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

The dish is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines several processed ingredients such as cured pork (chorizo extra, panceta ahumada, lacón), added salt, natural smoke and a blend of vegetables that are cooked and then canned; although no separate additive codes are listed, the processing steps and inclusion of these cured meats place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 0.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low‑sugar and therefore acceptable for diabetic meal planning in moderation, while its 0.66 g of salt per 100 g is moderate; hypertensive individuals should limit portion size to keep overall sodium intake within recommended limits.

Is the pork chorizo in Pote gallego a concern for people following halal or vegetarian diets?

Yes, the recipe contains chorizo extra, panceta ahumada and other pork‑derived ingredients, making it unsuitable for halal, kosher, vegetarian or vegan diets.

Litoral • 430g

Pote gallego

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Product Insights

Pote gallego is a canned Galician one‑dish meal that falls under the One‑dish meals group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as an ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) product, reflecting its inclusion of processed meats, added salt and smoke flavoring. Nutritionally it offers moderate fat (5.5 g) and fiber (2.5 g) per 100 g, while its salt (0.66 g) and sugar (0.8 g) levels are relatively low, though the overall calorie content remains modest at 95 kcal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal95 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates6.1 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned meals, this product contains significantly less sugar and salt, about 45 % fewer calories, while its fat and saturated fat are close to the category averages.

Ingredients

Agua, hortalizas (patatas, col, grelos 4,6%), alubias cocidas (15,6%) (agua, alubias 6,5%), chorizo extra (4,8%) (magro, papada y panceta ahumada de cerdo, sal, pimentón, ajo), panceta ahumada (3,1%) (panceta de cerdo, sal, humo natural), lacón (3,0%), unto, copos de patata deshidratada, manteca de cerdo ibérico, sal.

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