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

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it is made from refined wheat flour and includes multiple industrial additives; its ingredient list contains glycerol (E422), caramel colour (E150a), citric acid (E330), diphosphates (E450), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), sodium bicarbonate (E500ii) and calcium chloride (E509), as well as flavourings, smoke aroma and soy protein hydrolysate.

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

With 5.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the kit delivers more carbohydrate calories than the average meal kit and can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes for people with diabetes; the 2.1 g of salt per 100 g supplies roughly a third of the recommended daily sodium intake, so it should be limited for individuals managing hypertension.

Does this product contain allergens that could affect gluten-sensitive or soy-allergic individuals?

Yes – it contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, and hydrolysed soy protein; both are listed allergens and can trigger reactions in people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or soy allergy, so those individuals should avoid it.

Old El Paso • 500 g

Fajitas

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Old El Paso Fajitas is a 500 g meal kit that provides extra-soft wheat tortillas, a seasoned spice blend, and a tomato-based sauce designed to serve four people. It belongs to the Composite foods/One-dish meals category, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), with a relatively high sugar content of 5.9 g per 100 g, a high salt level of 2.1 g per 100 g, and contains the allergens gluten and soy. The packaging combines cardboard and a non-recyclable plastic bag, resulting in an Eco-Score of C, which reflects a moderate environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meal kit benchmark, this Fajitas kit contains about 5.9 g of sugar per 100 g, which is significantly above the typical 3.6 g, while its salt level of 2.1 g is lower than the category average of 3.6 g.

Ingredients

Tortillas de blé extra moelleuses (65%): 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, Conditionnées sous atmosphère protectrice, Sauce à napper (29%): tomates (64%), oignons (17%), poivrons verts (11%), concentré de tomate, sel, vinaigre, sucre, jus de citron concentré, piment chilli (,4%), ail en poudre, arôme naturel, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, affermissant: chlorure de calcium, amidon modifié de maïs, Mélange aux épices (6%): sucre, légumes déshydratés (oignon, ail), sel, protéines hydrolysées de soja, épices (6%) (poivre noir, piment de Cayenne, gingembre), arồme de fumée, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, arồmes, extrait de levure, colorant : caramel ordinaire,

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