Why is Dulce de Membrillo classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The paste is made by cooking quince fruit with a large amount of added sugar and often includes pectin, citric acid and occasional preservatives to achieve the smooth texture and long shelf life, processes that place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high sugar content in Dulce de Membrillo affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 58 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its salt level matches the average and does not add extra hypertension risk beyond the sugar impact.

Is quince in this paste a potential allergen for people sensitive to stone fruits?

Quince belongs to the Rosaceae family; although it is rarely a direct allergen, individuals allergic to apples, pears or other stone fruits may experience cross‑reactions and should test tolerance before consuming the paste.

Hacendado • 450 g

Dulce de Membrillo

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Dulce de Membrillo is a quince paste marketed by Hacendado, sold in 450 g jars and classified within the fruits and vegetables group of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is considered ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering low fat, low saturated fat and low salt but containing 58 g of sugars and 60 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, which drives its low nutritional rating. The product provides a notable 4.5 g of fiber per 100 g, yet the high sugar load limits its suitability for low‑sugar or diabetic diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal250 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, Dulce de Membrillo has about three times more sugar (58 g vs 16.8 g per 100 g) while its fat (0.5 g) and salt (0.21 g) levels are roughly in line with the category averages.

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Hacendado

250 g