Why is Mexican Tuna Salad classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad is made by mixing cooked beans, tuna, vegetables and oil with industrial flavoring, which involves multiple processing steps such as cooking, grinding, and emulsifying; these steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA group 4. The only additive listed is a generic flavoring (aroma), and the product contains added salt and corn oil, but no listed colorants or preservatives.

How does the sugar and salt content in this salad affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 1.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the salad contributes a modest amount of carbohydrate, making it relatively suitable for controlled‑sugar diets, though portion size should still be considered. The salt level of 1.08 g per 100 g is lower than many prepared salads but may still require moderation for people managing high blood pressure.

Can people with gluten intolerance safely consume this salad?

The label indicates a possible gluten trace, meaning the product is not guaranteed gluten‑free and could pose a risk for individuals with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity.

Rio Mare

Insalata Di Tonno Messicana

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Product Insights

Mexican Tuna Salad by Rio Mare is a ready-to-eat composed salad that combines red beans, tuna, corn, carrots and peppers. Per 100 g it delivers 197 kcal, 13 g fat (including 1.6 g saturated), 10 g protein and 8.3 g carbohydrates, with low sugars (1.8 g) and moderate salt (1.08 g), giving it a Nutri‑Score of C. Because the ingredients are blended with added oil, flavoring and undergo industrial preparation, the product falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA group 4, and it is not suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal197 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates8.3 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared fish salads, this tuna salad contains markedly more fat (13 g vs 5.9 g) and protein (10 g vs 7.2 g) but less sugar (1.8 g vs 3.6 g), salt (1.1 g vs 3.6 g) and carbohydrates (8.3 g vs 23 g).

Ingredients

Fagioli rossi 25%, tonno** 23%, mais 22%, olio di semi di mais 12%, carote 6%, peperoni 6%, sale, aroma. Può contenere glutine. **Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis.

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Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

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Salt

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Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal197 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates8.3 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Fagioli rossi 25%, tonno** 23%, mais 22%, olio di semi di mais 12%, carote 6%, peperoni 6%, sale, aroma. Può contenere glutine. **Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis.

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