Why is Old El Paso Extra Mild Fajita Kit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The kit is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined wheat flour, added sugars, vegetable oils and a range of industrial additives such as stabiliser (glycerol, E422), emulsifier (mono‑ and diglycerides, E471), raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, E500ii and diphosphates, E450), acidity regulator (citric acid, E330) and gum arabic (E414), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the kit contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should monitor portion size. The 1.5 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high for a hypertension‑friendly diet and may exceed recommended daily limits if the product is consumed in large quantities.

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

No. The presence of wheat flour makes it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, the dairy components (cream and milk) exclude vegans, and the high carbohydrate content (42 g per 100 g) makes it incompatible with a ketogenic eating plan.

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Old El Paso Extra Mild Fajita Kit 476G

Meal Kits

Product Insights

The Old El Paso Extra Mild Fajita Kit (476 g) provides soft flour tortillas, a tomato‑based cooking sauce and a seasoning topping for a quick Mexican‑style meal. Nutritionally it supplies 247 kcal, 5.3 g fat (1.8 g saturated), 1.5 g salt, 4.9 g sugars, 7 g protein and 1.9 g fiber per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification due to its high level of processing and several food‑additive codes (E330, E414, E422, E450, E471, E500/E500ii). The kit contains wheat (gluten), milk and mustard allergens, is not vegan, and while convenient it is a highly processed prepared meal within the cereals‑and‑grain products group.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal247 kcal

Fat5.3 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates42.2 g

Sugars4.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar meal‑kit products, this fajita kit delivers lower fat, saturated fat and salt, but higher energy, carbohydrates and sugars, while providing less fiber and protein.

Ingredients

super soft flour tortillas (69%): *wheat* flour, water, stabiliser (glycerol), vegetable oils (rapeseed, sunflower), emulsifier (mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids), dextrose,raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, diphosphates), salt cooking sauce (30%): tomato paste (37%), water, cream, (*milk*), sugar,sunflower oil,flavourings, smoke flavouring, salt, spices, lemon juice concentrate, modified corn starch,garlic powder, onion powder, coriander leaves, acidity regulator (citric acid) topping mix (1%): salt,potato maltodextrin, sugar, flavouring contains mustard and barley) onion, garlic, fructose, parsley leaves, acidity regulator (citric acid), anti caking agent (calcium phospate), spices, stabiliser (gum arabic)

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