Why is Flautas de pollo y queso classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because its ingredients include refined wheat flour, palm oil, multiple stabilisers, emulsifiers and preservatives that are industrially manufactured. Listed additives are E‑422 (gellan gum), E‑450i (diphosphates), E‑500ii (sodium bicarbonate), E‑471 (mono‑ and diglycerides), E‑282 (calcium propionate), E‑202 (potassium sorbate), E‑331 (sodium citrate), E‑316 (sodium ascorbate), E‑341 (calcium phosphates), E‑160a (beta‑carotene) and others.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content in this product affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

With 5.7 g saturated fat and 1.5 g salt per 100 g, the flautas contribute a moderate amount of saturated fat and a moderate level of sodium. Regular consumption could raise LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, so people managing cardiovascular risk or hypertension should limit intake and balance it with low‑salt, low‑saturated‑fat foods.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑sugar diets?

No. The sandwich contains animal‑derived chicken, cheese and butter, so it is not vegan. Wheat flour and gluten make it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets. It is low in sugar (0.6 g per 100 g), which fits a low‑sugar diet, but the presence of saturated fat and salt may limit its suitability for other strict dietary regimes.

Hacendado • 280 g

Flautas de pollo y queso

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chicken and cheese flautas are a ready‑to‑eat sandwich produced by Hacendado and sold in 280 g packs at Mercadona. They belong to the Composite foods – Sandwiches group, carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g they provide 274 kcal, 15.2 g protein, 10.9 g fat (5.7 g saturated) and 1.5 g salt, with low sugars but relatively high saturated‑fat and salt levels. The product contains gluten, milk and palm oil and includes several additives (E‑422, E‑450i, E‑500ii, E‑471, E‑282, E‑202, etc.), making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or vegan diets while offering a savory protein‑rich snack.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal274 kcal

Fat10.9 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates28.7 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich (per 100 g), these flautas contain markedly less sugar (0.6 g vs 4.5 g), about half the fat (10.9 g vs 19 g) and salt (1.5 g vs 3.2 g), while providing slightly less protein (15.2 g vs 18.4 g) and similar carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Tortilla de _trigo_ 57% (Harina de trigo (34,2%), agua, grasa de palma, estabilizante (E-422), sal, corrector de acidez (E-450i), gasificante (E-500ii), emulgente (E-471), gluten de _trigo_, conservadores (E-282, E-202), agente de tratamiento de la harina (E-920)), pechuga de pollo cocida 29% (pechuga de pollo (19.3%), agua, sal, estabilizantes (E-451i, E-407), dextrosa, aromas, antioxidantes (E-331, E-316), conservador (E-250)), _queso_ fundido 14% (_queso_ pasteurizado (4.2%), _mantequilla_, almidón modificado, agua, estabilizante (E-341), sal, colorante (E-160a)), almidón modificado (E-1442).

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