Why is the Fajita kit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 indicates the product is formulated mainly from industrial ingredients and contains multiple additives; this kit lists nine additives: E422 (glycerol), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E450 (diphosphates), E500ii (sodium bicarbonate), E270 (lactic acid), E296 (malic acid), E330 (citric acid), E392 (rosemary extract) and an unspecified E14xx group, all of which are common in convenience foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this fajita kit affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 5.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the kit exceeds the typical average and can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it less suitable for diabetic management. The 1.6 g of salt per 100 g is high relative to recommended daily limits and may increase blood pressure, which is a concern for individuals with hypertension.

Can this fajita kit be considered suitable for gluten‑free, dairy‑free, vegan, or keto diets?

No. The product contains wheat flour (gluten) and milk‑derived ingredients such as cream, yogurt powder and whey, so it is neither gluten‑free nor dairy‑free. It also includes added sugars and 42 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, making it unsuitable for keto, and the presence of animal‑derived dairy ingredients excludes it from vegan diets.

Old El Paso • 478 g e

Fajita le kit (extra doux)

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Old El Paso Fajita kit (extra doux) is a 478 g ready‑to‑cook meal kit made in Spain and sold in French supermarkets. It scores a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, containing nine food additives, 6.1 g fat, 5.9 g sugars and 1.6 g salt per 100 g, with 7.1 g protein and 2.1 g fiber. Classified as a composite, one‑dish meal (PNNS groups), the kit includes wheat flour and milk, so it is not gluten‑ or dairy‑free.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal256 kcal

Fat6.1 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates42 g

Sugars5.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar meal kits, this product provides more energy (256 kcal vs 175 kcal), higher sugars (5.9 g vs 3.6 g) and carbohydrates (42 g vs 23 g), but considerably less salt (1.6 g vs 3.6 g) while its protein and fat are close to the average.

Ingredients

Tortillas de blé extra moelleuses (68%) : farine de blé, eau, stabilisant: glycérol; huile de tournesol, émulsifiant: mono-et diglycérides d'acides gras; dextrose, poudres à lever: carbonate acide de sodium, diphosphates; sel. Sauce à cuisiner (30%): concentré de tomates (37%), eau, crème, sucre, huile de tournesol, arômes, arôme de fumée, sel, épices, jus de citron concentré, amidon modifié de mais, ail en poudre, oignon en poudre, coriandre en feuilles, correcteur d'acidité ; acide citrique Assaisonnement pour crème fraiche (2%): sel, oignon en poudre (18%), sucre, yaourt en poudre, lait en poudre, dextrose, lactosérum citrique; en poudre (lait, babeurre en poudre (lait), extrait de levure, correcteurs d'acidité: acide lactique, acide malique, acide ail, persil, crème acidulée en poudre, arôme naturel (lait), arôme, extrait de romarin.

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