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

It contains many processed ingredients such as modified corn starch, wheat flour, dairy derivatives (cream, whey, caseinate), dehydrated potato flakes, and a list of additives: glucono-delta-lactone (E575), citric acid (E330), colorants (E141ii, E161b), lutein, and sulfur-containing preservatives, which move it to NOVA 4.

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

With 0.85 g of salt per 100 g, the spread contributes roughly 15 percent of the WHO-recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so regular consumption should be limited for people managing high blood pressure.

Is this guacamole suitable for vegan or gluten-free diets?

No; the formula includes dairy ingredients (cream, whey, caseinate) and wheat flour, making it non-vegan and containing gluten, and it also contains sulfite preservatives that can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

Old El Paso • 195 g

Guacamole

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The Old El Paso Guacamole is a 195 g pre-packed avocado spread made in Spain, classified under the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with several additives such as modified corn starch, whey derivatives, colorants (E141ii, E161b) and acidity regulators (E575, E330). Nutritionally it provides 77 kcal per 100 g, low saturated fat and sugars, but a moderate amount of salt (0.85 g) and includes allergens like gluten, milk and sulfites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal77 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar plant-based spreads, this guacamole contains far less sugar (3 g vs 10.95 g), fat (3.2 g vs 12.01 g), saturated fat (0.6 g vs 2.14 g) and salt (0.85 g vs 5.02 g), resulting in about 77 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 183 kcal.

Ingredients

Eau, avocat (14%), tomates (10%), oignons (7%), farine de _blé_, préparation _fromagère_, _crème_, amidon transformé de maïs (contient des _sulfites_), huile de colza, flocons de pomme de terre déshydratés (contient des _sulfites_), purée d'ail (contient des _sulfites_), extrait de lactosérum (_lait_), lactosérum en poudre (_lait_), sel, épices (0,73 %), jus de citron vert concentré (contient des _sulfites_), sucre (contient des _sulfites_), sirop de glucose déshydraté, correcteurs d'acidité : glucono-delta-lactone, acide citrique; piment jalapeno déshydraté, herbes, dextrose, antioxygène : acide ascorbique, colorants: complexes cuivre-chlorophyllines, lutéine; extrait de levure, caséinate (_lait_), ail en poudre.

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