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

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines many industrially manufactured ingredients, including refined sunflower oil, modified corn starch, added sugars, flavourings, yeast extract and stabilisers such as algarroba seed flour and xanthan gum, which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the salt content in this salad affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides about 25 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so occasional consumption is generally acceptable, but regular intake could raise blood pressure for individuals who need to limit sodium.

Is the tuna in Ensaladilla rusa a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the salad lists tuna (fish) as an ingredient and the label flags fish as an allergen, so anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this product.

Carretilla • 240 g.

Ensaladilla rusa

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Ensaladilla rusa is a ready‑to‑eat Russian salad containing tuna, vegetables, potatoes and mayonnaise, packaged as a 240 g composite food (one‑dish meal). It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with several additives such as stabilisers and flavourings. Nutritionally it offers 19.1 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0.9 g salt and 3.6 g protein per 100 g, which means high fat relative to the average salad, low sugar and modest salt, while providing modest protein and vegetables.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal218 kcal

Fat19.1 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates7.3 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared salad, this Russian salad contains about three times more fat (19.1 g vs 5.9 g) and slightly more saturated fat, but far less sugar (1.2 g vs 3.6 g), lower salt (0.9 g vs 3.5 g), fewer carbohydrates and protein, resulting in a higher energy content (218 kcal vs 175 kcal).

Ingredients

De maxima caiced ENSALADILLA RUSA INGREDIENTES: Saisa fina (huevol, hortalizas (42%) (parat zanahoria y guisantes), atún (12%) (pescado) y aceitonas verdes (35 Ingredientes Salsa lina: agua, aceite de girasol, vinagre de vino bianw yerra de huevo, aimidir modificado de maiz, sul, azúcar, jarabe glucosa, aroma, extracto de levadura y estabilizantes: harina semillas de algarratie y goma xantanu. INFORMACIÓN PARA ALÉRGICOS: Puede contener trazas crustáceos, saja, leche y derivados (incluida lactosa), apin, molusci mostaza. MODO DE EMPLEO: Retirar el cartón y el plástica de proteco Mezclar y comer. Sugerimos comer fria.. NO NECESITA FRÍO PARA SU CONSERVACIÓN. Mantener en fresco y seco. Envasado en atmósfera protectora. IAN S.A.U. - Peñalfons, s/n - Consumir preferentemente ante

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