Why is Aceitunas rellenas de anchoa latas classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The olives are canned, seasoned, and stuffed with an anchovy paste, then treated with several manufactured ingredients such as monosodium glutamate (E621), citric acid (E330), ascorbic acid (E300) and calcium lactate (E401) as a stabiliser, which places the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 2.9 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a high sodium load that can raise blood pressure and exceed daily recommendations for people on a low‑sodium or hypertension‑friendly diet, making it unsuitable for regular consumption in those regimes.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains anchovy paste (a fish ingredient) and lists fish as an allergen. It is likely gluten‑free as no wheat‑derived ingredients are present. Its high fat and very low carbohydrate profile fits a keto diet, though the high salt should be considered. Anchovies are generally halal, but consumers should check for official certification.

La Española

Aceitunas rellenas de anchoa latas

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Aceitunas rellenas de anchoa latas are canned green olives seasoned and stuffed with an anchovy paste, produced by La Española and classified in the salty snacks category. Per 100 g they provide 166 kcal, 16.9 g fat (3 g saturated), 1.2 g protein, 0.1 g carbohydrates, 2.9 g salt and 0.05 g sugars, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 rating due to four listed additives. While the product is low in sugar and offers modest protein, its high salt and fat content together with added MSG, citric acid, ascorbic acid and calcium lactate make it less suitable for low‑sodium or low‑fat dietary plans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal166 kcal

Fat16.9 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates0.1 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar salty snacks, this product contains far less sugar and saturated fat, slightly less total fat and calories, but its protein and fiber are considerably lower while its salt level is about the same.

Ingredients

ACEITUNAS VERDES ADEREZADAS, SAL, RELLENO DE PASTA DE ANCHOA 6%* (ANCHOA, ESTABILIZADOR E-401), POTENCIADOR DEL SABOR: GLUTAMATO MONOSÓDICO, ACIDULANTE: ÁCIDO CÍTRICO, ANTIOXIDANTE: ÁCIDO ASCÓRBICO. PASTEURIZADO

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