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

The snack undergoes roasting, flavor coating and uses several industrial ingredients, which places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group; it includes additives such as caramel (E150), paprika extract (E160c), monosodium glutamate (E621), smoke flavor, maltodextrin and powdered yeast.

How does the high salt content in this snack affect a hypertensive or diabetic diet?

With 2.7 g of salt per 100 g, the snack exceeds the recommended daily limit and can raise blood pressure, which is a concern for hypertension, while its low sugar makes it less problematic for blood‑glucose control but the salt still poses a health risk.

Is the presence of lactose in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, lactose is listed as an allergen and, although present in a small amount (approximately 0.4 g per 100 g), it can trigger reactions in individuals who are allergic to milk or who cannot digest lactose.

Grefusa • 200g

Pipas

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Pipas are roasted sunflower seeds flavored with a spicy barbecue blend, sold in a 200 g package by Grefusa and available at Mercadona. They belong to the seeds category, provide 263 kcal per 100 g, with 22 g fat (including 2.4 g saturated), 13 g protein, 3.8 g fiber, 0.8 g sugars, and 2.7 g salt, and they contain additives such as caramel (E150), paprika extract (E160c) and monosodium glutamate (E621), as well as lactose as an allergen. The product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri-Score of D, reflecting its high fat and salt levels, modest protein and fiber, and low sugar content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal263 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates1.4 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salty snacks, this product contains far more fat (22 g vs 7.36 g) and slightly higher salt (2.7 g vs 2.31 g), but much less sugar (0.8 g vs 1.22 g) and carbohydrates (1.4 g vs 50.54 g), while offering higher protein (13 g vs 9.73 g) and lower fiber (3.8 g vs 8.74 g).

Ingredients

Semillas de girasol, sal, azúcar, aroma (_lactosa_), aroma de humo, levadura en polvo, _lactosa_, potenciadores del sabor (glutamato de monosodio, 5'ribonucleotidos de disodio), maltodextrina, levadura inactiva, ajo en polvo, pimiento jalapeño en polvo, colorantes (caramelo natural, extracto de pimentón), extracto de especias.

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