Why is Yarroz Pollo salsa Teriyaki classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The dish undergoes multiple industrial steps, including pre‑cooking the rice, adding a formulated sauce, and incorporating flavor enhancers and colourants; it contains caramel colour (E150), monosodium glutamate (E621) and disodium 5′‑ribonucleotides (E635) as listed on the label.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 2.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is relatively low‑carbohydrate and unlikely to cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, but the 1.4 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and could contribute to higher sodium intake for those managing high blood pressure.

Is this rice dish suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

No; it contains dehydrated chicken meat, soy sauce made with wheat, soybeans and egg‑derived aromas, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and the carbohydrate level (33 g per 100 g) is too high for a low‑carb regimen.

Yatekomo • 83 g

Yarroz Pollo salsa Teriyaki

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Yarroz Pollo salsa Teriyaki is a ready‑to‑eat rice meal with chicken and teriyaki sauce, belonging to the cereals and potatoes family. It delivers 166 kcal per 100 g, with low fat (1.6 g) and saturated fat (0.1 g), modest protein (4.2 g) and fiber (1.2 g), but contains 1.4 g of salt and 2.1 g of sugars, earning a Nutri‑Score of C. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes additives such as caramel colour (E150), MSG (E621) and disodium 5′‑ribonucleotides (E635), as well as allergens like soy, wheat, celery and egg.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars1.1 g

Fruits & Vegetables3.8 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average rice‑based ready meals, this product has far lower sugars (2.1 g vs 9 g) and fat (1.6 g vs 6.94 g) but still contains a moderate amount of salt (1.4 g vs 2.96 g).

Ingredients

Arroz precocido 78,1%, salsa INF Líquida 17,5% (salsa de soja (agua, soja, trigo, sal), aceite de girasol, azúcar, aromas (con apio y huevo), potenciadores del sabor (E621, E635), colorante (caramelo natural), sal, vinagre de manzana, ajo), zanahoria, col, carne de pollo deshidratada 0,7% (carne de pollo, sal), puerro. Puede contener trazas de moluscos, crustáceos, pescado, leche, mostaza, altramuz.

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