Why is Caldo de pollo bajo en sal classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives NOVA 4 because it is an industrially formulated broth that includes ingredients such as yeast extract, flavorings derived from egg, milk and celery, extra‑virgin olive oil, beef extract, paprika, and a carrot‑derived colourant (carotenes); these processed components together with UHT treatment place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the salt and sugar content in this low-salt chicken broth affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The broth provides 0.3 g of salt per 100 ml, about half the typical level of comparable broths, making it relatively suitable for blood‑pressure control, while its sugar is under 0.5 g per 100 ml, a low amount that does not significantly impact blood glucose, though added flavorings mean it is not completely sugar‑free.

Is the celery present in this broth a concern for people with celery allergy?

Yes, celery is listed as an ingredient and highlighted as an allergen; anyone with a confirmed celery allergy should avoid this product.

Consum • 1 l

Caldo de pollo bajo en sal

Broths

Product Insights

The product is a low-salt chicken broth (soups and broths category) sold by Consum in a 1 L UHT‑treated container. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 4, offering very low sugar, modest salt (0.3 g per 100 ml) and no fiber, but it is high in fat (0.6 g) and contains processed flavorings, yeast extract, beef extract and a carrot‑derived colourant, as well as allergens such as celery, egg and milk. While the reduced salt makes it a better choice for blood‑pressure management, the elevated fat and ultra‑processed nature limit its suitability for clean‑eating diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal10 kcal

Fat0.6 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average liquid chicken broth, this product contains about five times more fat, double the saturated fat, slightly more sugar, but roughly half the salt and less than half the protein.

Ingredients

Agua, pollo 2% (carne de pollo 1.8%, grasa de pollo 0.2%), hortalizas 1.7% (patata 0.58%, cebolla 0.36%, zanahoria 0.3%, puerro 0.3%, _apio_ 0.2%), extracto de levadura, aroma (_huevo_, _leche_, _apio_), aceite de oliva virgen extra, extracto de carne, pimentón, colorante (carotenos).

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