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

The product undergoes multiple industrial stages, including refinement of vegetable oil, addition of a complex seasoning, and inclusion of several food‑grade additives; these additives are MSG (E621), disodium 5'-ribonucleotido (E635), citric acid (E330), malic acid (E296), paprika extract colour (E160c) and the artificial sweetener aspartame (E951).

How does the sugar and salt content in Receta Campesina affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the product contributes a modest amount of carbohydrates, so blood‑glucose impact is limited but still present, especially because added sugars and a sweetener are listed; the 1.4 g of salt is moderate and can add to daily sodium intake, which may raise blood pressure for hypertensive individuals, so occasional consumption is advisable rather than regular use.

Based on the ingredient list, is Receta Campesina suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

It is not vegan because it contains lactose derived from milk; it is labeled gluten‑free, so it meets gluten‑free requirements; however, with 53.4 g of carbohydrates and 27.9 g of fat per 100 g, it is high‑carb and high‑fat, making it unsuitable for low‑carb or ketogenic diets.

Lay's • 250 g

Receta Campesina

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Receta Campesina is a flavored potato crisps product from the Lay's brand, classified as a salty snack in the human food category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, with high fat (27.9 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat (3.5 g), low sugars (3.8 g) and 1.4 g salt, plus 4.9 g fiber. The formulation includes several additives such as MSG (E621), disodium inosinate (E635), citric and malic acids, a paprika extract colour (E160c) and the artificial sweetener aspartame (E951), and it contains milk lactose and soy, making it unsuitable for those with related allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal501 kcal

Fat27.9 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates53.4 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, its sugar is slightly below average (3.8 g vs 3.84 g), its fat is higher (27.9 g vs 23.61 g), while saturated fat is lower (3.5 g vs 5.11 g) and salt is far lower than the listed average (1.4 g vs 52.44 g).

Ingredients

Patatas, aceite vegetales (maíz, girasol), condimento preparado vegetales y especias (_lactosa_ (_leche_), sal, azúcar, potenciadores sabor (glutamato monosódico, 5'-ribonucleótido disódico), dextrosa, cebolla en polvo, pimentón molido, tomate en polvo, ajo en polvo, perejil, proteína hidrolizada de _soja_, preparaciones y sustancias aromatizantes, correctores de acidez (ácido cítrico, ácido málico), aroma de humo, colorante (extracto de pimentón), edulcorante (aspartamo)).

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