Why is Yarroz Yatekomo classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is ultra-processed because it is a packaged, ready‑to‑eat meal that undergoes multiple industrial steps such as precooking, drying, and the addition of flavored sauces; the label lists flavor enhancers E621 (monosodium glutamate) and E635 (disodium 5′‑ribonucleotides) along with soy sauce, caramel color and other processing aids.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.5 g of sugar and 1.38 g of salt per 100 g, the product offers relatively low sugar but a moderate sodium contribution, which may be manageable for controlled‑carbohydrate plans but could challenge blood‑pressure control if consumed in large amounts; diabetic individuals should also consider its 33 g of carbohydrates per 100 g in their total daily count.

Is Yarroz Yatekomo suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it contains beef, soy and wheat, making it unsuitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten‑free, and most halal diets unless the meat is explicitly certified halal, which is not indicated on the packaging.

Yatekomo Gallina Blanca • 84g

Yarroz Yatekomo

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Yarroz Yatekomo is a ready-to-eat dehydrated rice dish that combines precooked white rice with soy-sauce-flavored beef pieces and a blend of vegetables. It falls within the "Cereals and potatoes" group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its modest protein (4.1 g) and fiber (1.2 g) levels together with low fat (1.9 g), sugar (2.5 g) and salt (1.38 g) per 100 g. However, the product also includes several additives (E621, E635), wheat and soy allergens, and provides less than half the average fiber and protein of typical rice products.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal168 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates33 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical rice products, Yarroz Yatekomo contains significantly less sugar (2.5 g vs 9 g), fat (1.9 g vs 6.94 g) and salt (1.38 g vs 2.96 g) per 100 g, but also provides lower fiber and protein than the category averages.

Ingredients

NECIOLA Envase Cartón Ολ Envase Plástico FRASCAR PARA RECICLAR >>> Valores medios Por Por 100 g 171 YARROZ TERNERA Y SALSA SOJA. INGREDIENTES: Arroz precocido 77,2%, salsa líquida INFORMACIÓN NUTRICIONAL: PRODUCTO PR 18,4% (salsa de soja 8,8% (agua, soja, trigo, sal), azúcar, aceite de girasol, colorante (caramelo natural), potenciadores del sabor (E621, E635), sal, vinagre de manzana, aromas (con apio), salsa de soja en polvo 0,5% (soja, trigo, maltodextrina, sal), cebolla, zanahoria, apio, corrector de acidez (ácido láctico), ajo), zanahoria, col, carne de vacuno en trozos 0,7% (carne de vacuno 0,6%, sal), puerro. Puede contener trazas de pescado, leche, crustáceos, moluscos, mostaza, altramuz, huevo. Preparado alimenticio con arroz y aderezo con salsa de soja, carne de vacuno y hortalizas deshidratadas (3,6%). Producto deshidratado con salsa líquida. Conservar en lugar fresco y seco, protegido de la luz. Consumir preferentemente antes del fin de /lote: (ver base). Fabricado en España. Origen del arroz: UE. GALLINA BLANCA, S.A.U. Plaza Europa, 42. 08902 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona) España 711 kJ/

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