Why is Fideos instantáneos sabor Pollo classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, added oils, flavor enhancers, and a range of food‑industry additives; the label lists E621 (monosodium glutamate), E635 (disodium 5′‑ribonucleotides), E500 (sodium carbonates), E300 (ascorbic acid), E306 (tocopherols) and E392 (sorbitan monostearate).

How does the sodium and sugar content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the noodles are relatively low in sugar and have limited impact on blood‑glucose control, but the 0.28 g of salt (≈280 mg) still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by people managing hypertension.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

No; the product contains chicken meat powder, wheat flour and soy, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, it is not keto‑friendly because of its 13 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, and its halal status cannot be confirmed from the available information.

Hacendado • 65 g

Fideos instantáneos sabor Pollo

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Fideos instantáneos sabor Pollo are instant noodles flavored with chicken, classified in the Cereals and potatoes (Cereals) food group. The product carries a NOVA 4 rating, indicating an ultra‑processed food, and contains several additives such as E621, E635, E300, E306, E392 and E500, while providing 98 kcal, 4 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 1.1 g sugars and 0.28 g salt per 100 g. It is not suitable for vegans or those avoiding gluten, soy or celery, and may contain traces of crustaceans, dairy and mustard.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal98 kcal

Fat4 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages, this noodle delivers only 1.1 g of sugar versus 9 g, 4 g of fat versus 6.94 g, and 0.28 g of salt versus 2.96 g per 100 g, making it markedly lower in those components while still providing 13 g of carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Fideos instantáneos (85%): harina de trigo, aceite de girasol, fécula de patata, sal, gasificantes: carbonatos de sodio y potasio. Caldo (15%): maltodextrina, harina de trigo, potenciadores del sabor: E621, E635; sal, azúcar, carne de pollo en polvo, cebolla verde, cebolla frita en polvo (cebolla, aceite de girasol), aromas, extracto de levadura, salsa de soja fermentada (soja, trigo, maltodextrina, sal), mezcla de sofrito en polvo ((cebolla, zanahoria, apio), aceite de girasol, cebolla, azúcar, almidón de maíz, sal, puré de ajo, antioxidantes: E392, E306, E300; pimienta negra), azúcar caramelizado, aceite de colza, pimienta blanca, chile, jengibre, extracto de curcumina. Puede contener trazas de crustáceos, productos lácteos y mostaza.

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