Why is Salsa cocktail classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is NOVA 4 because it is a formulated sauce that includes refined vegetable oils, added sugars, preservatives and several food‑grade additives such as modified corn starch, stabilisers (E410, E412, E415, E440), a preservative (E202 potassium sorbate) and an antioxidant (E385 calcium‑disodium EDTA).

How does the sugar and salt content in Salsa cocktail affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 12 g of sugar and 2.3 g of salt per 100 ml, the sauce adds a significant carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose and contributes a moderate amount of sodium, which may increase blood pressure; therefore it should be used sparingly by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is Salsa cocktail suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The sauce is labelled gluten‑free and contains no added dairy, but it includes pasteurised egg yolk and several animal‑derived additives, so it is not vegan or halal; its high fat (41 g) and carbohydrate (13 g) content also makes it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen.

Ybarra • 225 ml

Salsa cocktail

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Salsa cocktail is a tomato‑based condiment classified in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups, marketed as gluten‑free and without added dairy. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its status as an ultra‑processed sauce containing refined vegetable oils, added sugars and several food additives. Nutritionally, the product is very high in fat (41 g) and saturated fat (5.8 g) per 100 ml, contains moderate sugar (12 g) and salt (2.3 g), and provides 430 kcal, which together make it a calorie‑dense option that should be consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal430 kcal

Fat41 g

Saturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cocktail sauce, this sauce contains about 41 g fat and 5.8 g saturated fat per 100 ml, far above the category averages of 12 g fat and 2.1 g saturated fat, while its sugar (12 g) and salt (2.3 g) are close to or exceed typical levels, and its energy (430 kcal) is much higher than the average 183 kcal.

Ingredients

Aceites vegetales 40% (girasol, soja), puré de tomate, azúcar, yema de _huevo_ pasteurizada, vinagre de vino, sal, almidón modificado de maíz, zumo de limón concentrado, estabilizantes (goma garrofín, goma guar, goma xantana, pectinas), conservador (sorbato potásico), aromas, antioxidante (EDTA de calcio y disodio).

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