Why is Pasta rellena de jamón y queso classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it includes multiple industrial ingredients and additives such as the preservative sodium nitrite (E250), the antioxidant sodium erythorbate (E316), the acidity regulator sodium citrate (E331), the thickener carrageenan (E407) and the stabiliser sodium pentasodium triphosphate (E451), which go beyond simple culinary preparation.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.86 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes about 340 mg of sodium per serving, which can add up quickly and may exceed recommended daily limits for people managing high blood pressure, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Is the milk present in the ricotta a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes. The ricotta filling contains milk, whey and cream, all of which are dairy derivatives, so anyone allergic to milk or lactose‑intolerant should avoid this product.

Hacendado • 250 g

Pasta rellena de jamón y queso

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pasta rellena de jamón y queso is a ready‑to‑eat stuffed tortellini sold by Hacendado (Mercadona) in a 250 g pack. It belongs to the Cereals and potatoes group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with several additives such as E250, E316, E331 and E407. Per 100 g it provides 269 kcal, 10 g of protein and 2.7 g of fiber, but also 8.2 g of fat, 2.2 g of saturated fat and 0.86 g of salt, which places it above average for fat and salt compared with typical pasta dishes.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal269 kcal

Fat8.2 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars4.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average pasta dishes, this stuffed tortellini is lower in energy, sugars, salt, fiber and carbohydrates, but contains higher fat and slightly higher protein.

Ingredients

Pasta (52%) harina de trigo, huevos 21%, sémola de trigo duro, agua Relleno (48%) Jamón cocido 25% jamón de cerdo 85%, agua, sal, aromas, estabilizantes (E451 trifosfato de pentasodio E420 sorbitol, E407: carragenina), antioxidantes (E316: ertorbato de sodio, E331: citrato de sodio, conservador (E250 nitrito de sodio), ricotta 20,1% (suero de leche, nata (leche), sal), pan rallado (harina de trigo, sal, levadura), aceite de semillas de girasol, lactosa, agua, queso ma 45% leche, sal cuajo), queso rallado 2% (leche, sal, cuajo), fibra de trigo, copos de patata sal, sabor natural. Puede contener trazas de soja, crustácess, pescado, frutos de casa staza P Massa (52%) farinha de trigo, ovos 21%, semola de trigo duro, água. Recheio (48%) Fiambre cozido 25% presunto de porco 85%, água, sal, aromas, estabilizantes (451 citrato de sódio), conservante (E250: nitrito de sódio) ricota 20,1% (soro de leite, natas (leite, sal, coalho), queijo ralado 2% (leite, sal, coalhoj, fibra de trigo, flocos de batata sal Pode E420 sorbitol E407: carragenina), antioxidantes (E316: eritorbato de sódio, E331 a de trigo, sal, fermento), óleo de girassol, lactose, água, queijo mozzarella 45% estigios de soja, crustáceos, peixe, frutos de casca rija, mostarda

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