Why is Sorbete Mango classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes added sugars, glucose syrup, maltodextrin, modified corn starch, and several stabilisers and additives: E300 (ascorbic acid), E327 (calcium lactate), E330 (citric acid), E410 (xanthan gum), E440 (pectin) and E461 (carboxymethylcellulose), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in Sorbete Mango affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 23 g of sugar per 100 g, the sorbet can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes; however, its very low salt (0.01 g) means it has minimal impact on blood pressure for hypertensive individuals.

Based on its ingredients, is Sorbete Mango suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The sorbet contains only plant‑based components and calcium lactate, which is generally considered vegan, and it contains no gluten, making it gluten‑free; the high carbohydrate content (23 g sugar and 34 g carbs) makes it unsuitable for a keto diet, and halal status cannot be confirmed without detailed source information for the additives.

Hacendado

Sorbete Mango

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Sorbete Mango is a frozen mango sorbet with hydrated chia seeds, marketed by Hacendado and sold in Mercadona. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, carries a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) classification, and its Nutri‑Score is not assigned; the nutrient profile shows low fat (0.5 g/100 g), low salt (0.01 g), but high sugars (23 g) and modest calories (140 kcal). The formulation includes several food additives (E300, E327, E330, E410, E440, E461) and contains a small amount of mango puree and chia, making it unsuitable for low‑sugar or low‑additive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal140 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars23 g

Proteins0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen desserts, this sorbet contains far less fat (0.5 g vs 11.6 g) but slightly more sugar (23 g vs 21.3 g) per 100 g, while its salt level is markedly lower (0.01 g vs 1.16 g).

Ingredients

Água, polpa de manga (33%), xarope de glucose desidratado, dextrose, açúcar, maltodextrina, sementes de chia hidratadas e açucaradas (4%) [água, açúcar, sementes de chia (Salvia hispanica)], preparado à base de manga (2%) [manga, água, amido modificado de milho, agente de endurecimiento (lactato de cálcio), aromas naturais, regulador de acidez (ácido cítrico), antioxidante (ácido ascórbico)], estabilizadores (E 461, E 440, E 410).

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