Why is Fajita le kit classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product contains many industrial ingredients such as glycerol (E422), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), diphosphates (E450), sodium carbonate (E500 ii), calcium chloride (E509) and citric acid (E330), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; these additives, combined with the extensive formulation steps, place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

At 4.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the kit can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by people with diabetes, while its 1.64 g of salt per 100 g approaches the upper limit of daily sodium recommendations and may increase blood pressure, making it less suitable for hypertensive individuals.

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

The kit contains wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free; it has no animal‑derived ingredients, making it likely acceptable for vegans though some additives are listed as “maybe vegan”; it is not certified halal; and with 40 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it does not fit a keto diet.

Old el paso • 500 g

Fajita le kit

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Fajita le kit is a ready‑to‑cook Mexican‑style meal from Old El Paso, classified as a composite one‑dish meal. Per 100 g it provides 227 kcal, 7 g protein, 40 g carbohydrates, low saturated fat (0.8 g) and low sugars (4.2 g) but a relatively high salt level (1.64 g) and several food additives, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of C and placement in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. While it delivers about 90 % fruits and vegetables for convenience, the elevated sodium and extensive processing limit its suitability for low‑salt or clean‑label diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates40.1 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meal‑kit (≈174 kcal, 5.9 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 3.6 g salt, 3.6 g sugars per 100 g), this fajita kit provides higher calories (227 kcal) and sugars (4.2 g) while delivering lower fat (3.8 g), lower saturated fat (0.8 g) and markedly less salt (1.64 g).

Ingredients

Tortillas de blé extra moelleuses (65%) : Farine de blé, eau, stabilisant: glycérol; huile de tournesol, émulsifiant: mono - et diglycerides d'acides gras; dextrose, poudres à lever: carbonate acide de sodium, diphosphates; sel. Conditionnées sous atmosphère protectrice. Sauce à napper (29%): tomates en morceaux (62%), oignons (17%), poivrons verts (11%), concentré de tomate, vinaigre, sel, copeaux d'oignons, oignon en poudre, épices, jus de citron concentré, ail en poudre, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique; affermissant: chlorure de calcium; feuilles de coriandre, arôme de fumée, tomate grillée en poudre (0,01%). Mélange aux épices (6%) : légumes déshydratés (tomate, oignon, ail, poivron rouge, tomate grillée en poudre (2%)), sucre, maltodextrine, sel, épices (8%) (poivre noir, cumin, paprika (2%)), arôme, arôme de fumée, extrait de levure, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique; extrait d'épice.

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