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

Because the recipe combines refined oils, modified starches and flavor enhancers that are industrially manufactured; the label lists xanthan gum as a thickener, disodium guanylate and monosodium glutamate as flavor enhancers, and modified corn ammonia as a processing aid, all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

How does the sugar and salt content in this Ranch dressing affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The dressing contains only 4.1 g of sugars per 100 ml, which is modest for a diabetic diet, but the 2.5 g of salt per 100 ml can add up quickly, so hypertensive individuals should use it sparingly and account for the sodium in their overall daily intake.

Based on its ingredients, is this Ranch dressing suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains egg yolk, sour cream (milk) and butter whey; it is not certified halal either. Its very high fat and very low carbohydrate profile fits a keto regimen, and the product is labelled gluten‑free, so it can be used by people following a gluten‑free diet.

Hacendado • 250 ml

Ranch

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The Hacendado Ranch dressing, sold in a 250 ml jar at Mercadona, is classified in the “Dressings and sauces” group of the Fat and sauces category. It delivers 41.5 g of fat, 3.4 g of saturated fat and 2.5 g of salt per 100 ml, with only 4.1 g of sugars, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification; it is gluten‑free but contains egg and milk allergens. The formulation includes additives such as xanthan gum, disodium guanylate, monosodium glutamate and modified corn ammonia, making it an ultra‑processed product.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal402 kcal

Fat41.5 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates5 g

Sugars4.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Its fat (41.5 g) and energy (402 kcal) per 100 ml are about three to four times higher than the average sauce, while its sugar (4.1 g) and salt (2.5 g) levels are lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Aceite de nabina, aqua, vinagre de alcohol, nata ácida, azúcar, sal yema de huevo Zumo de limón a base de concentrado de zumo de limón, suero de mantequilla en polvo, amon modificado de maíz, especias, potenciadores del sabor (quanilato disódico, glutamato de monosodio), espesante (goma xantana), hierbas. Oleo de canola, água, vinagre de alcool nata.

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