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

The product mixes refined rice, vegetable broth, multiple processed sauces and added flavour enhancers, which together meet the NOVA 4 criteria for ultra‑processed foods; its label lists the colourant E14xx (saffron) and the acidity regulator E330 (citric acid) among the additives.

How does the sugar and salt content in Arroz de Verduras affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 2.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the dish contributes modest carbohydrate calories, but individuals managing diabetes should still count it toward their daily carbs; the 1.18 g of salt (moderate level) can raise blood pressure, so hypertensive consumers may need to limit portions.

Is Arroz de Verduras suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and contain no wheat, making the product effectively vegan‑friendly and gluten‑free, though the presence of trace milk may be problematic for strict vegans; however, with 16 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is too high in carbs for a keto regimen.

Hacendado • 280g

Arroz de Verduras

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Arroz de Verduras is a ready‑to‑eat paella‑style rice dish sold by Hacendado in Mercadona, belonging to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals families. It delivers moderate protein (3.1 g), low sugars (2.3 g) and moderate fat (4.4 g) per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of C while being classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The formulation contains trace milk, colourant (E14xx) and citric‑acid (E330), which may be concerns for allergen‑sensitive or strictly vegan consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared rice dish, this paella contains less sugar (2.3 g vs 3.57 g), less fat (4.4 g vs 5.94 g) and markedly less salt (1.18 g vs 3.55 g), but also provides about half the protein (3.1 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Caldo (agua, sofrito [agua, tomate, ajo, azúcar, aceite de girasol, almidón, sal, extracto de levadura, jugo de cebolla, jugo de zanahoria, extracto de cebolla asada, maltodextrina y especias], caldo de verduras [cebolla, zanahoria, azúcar, extracto de levadura, sal, aceite de girasol, almidón modificado, maltodextrina y especias], extracto de levadura, pasta de ajo [ajo, sal y corrector de acidez: ácido cítrico] y colorante [maltodextrina y azafrán]), arroz (17%), verduras (9%) (alcachofa, espárrago y pimiento), setas en proporción variable (champiñón, shiitake, Pholiota nameko y Pleurotus ostreatu) y aceite de girasol. Contiene trazas de leche y derivados.

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