Why is Patatas Bravas Con Allioli Y Salsa Picante classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The snack is made from fried potatoes, sauces, and several processed ingredients such as modified corn starch and potassium sorbate; it is therefore grouped in NOVA 4. The only listed additives are E202 (potassium sorbate, a preservative) and E330 (citric acid, an acidity regulator).

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

With 1.5 g of sugar and 0.22 g of salt per 100 g, the snack is low in both components, which is favorable for blood‑glucose control and blood‑pressure management, but portion size should still be considered because the overall calorie density is moderate.

Is the egg in the allioli sauce a concern for people with egg allergy or for those following a vegan diet?

Yes, the allioli sauce contains egg, making the product a potential trigger for egg‑allergic individuals and unsuitable for vegans.

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Patatas Bravas Con Allioli Y Salsa Picante

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Patatas Bravas with allioli and brava sauce are a ready‑to‑eat salty snack belonging to the Salty Snacks group, consisting mainly of fried potatoes (≈79 %) and two sauces made from tomato‑based brava and garlic‑egg allioli. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; it provides 168 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (11 g) but low levels of sugar (1.5 g), saturated fat (1.2 g) and salt (0.22 g). It contains egg, making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen, and includes the additives potassium sorbate (E202) and citric acid (E330), which some consumers may wish to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal168 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical snacks, it contains roughly half the fat, one‑third the sugar, and far less salt, delivering about 168 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 471 kcal.

Ingredients

PATATA FRITA 78,72% (patata y aceite de girasol), SALSA BRAVA 10,64% (sofrito de tomate (tomate, cebolla, aceite de girasol, azúcar, almidón modificado de maíz, sal y acidulante: ácido cítrico), tomate triturado (tomate, sal y acidulante: ácido cítrico), pimientos picantes (2,9%) (guindillones y acidulante: ácido cítrico), aceite de girasol, caldo de verduras, conservador: sorbato potásico, almidón modificado de maíz y extracto de pimentón), SALSA ALLIOLI 10,64% (aceite de girasol (81%), huevo, ajo (6%), sal, jugo de limón concentrado y conservador: E-202).

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