Why is Truita de patata classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it is a ready‑made, refrigerated meal that includes processed ingredients and an array of food‑industry additives such as the preservative sodium benzoate (E262 (ii)), the acidity regulator citric acid (E330), and stabilisers carrageenan (E407), xanthan gum (E415) and agar (E410).

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the omelette adds minimal carbohydrate load for diabetics, but its 0.75 g of salt per 100 g (moderate level) contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

The omelette is not vegan or halal because it contains pasteurised egg liquid and may not meet halal slaughter standards; it is gluten‑free and lactose‑free, and its low carbohydrate content (12 g per 100 g) makes it compatible with a keto approach when portion‑controlled.

Consum • 600g

truita de patata

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Truita de patata is a refrigerated ready‑to‑eat Spanish potato omelette made with fried potatoes, pasteurised egg liquid, caramelised onion, olive oil and several food additives. It belongs to the composite foods / one‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. Per 100 g it provides 150 kcal, 9 g fat (1 g saturated), 0.75 g salt and 4.5 g protein, offering decent protein and fiber but also moderate fat and salt and contains additives such as E262(ii), E330, E407, E410 and E415.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

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Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal (per 100 g), this omelette contains markedly more fat (9 g vs 5.9 g) but considerably less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.6 g), salt (0.75 g vs 3.5 g), and calories (150 kcal vs 175 kcal), while offering slightly more fiber and less protein.

Ingredients

TORTILLA FRESCA DE PATATA CON CEBOLLA Comida preparada refrigerada. Envasado en atmósfera protectora. Ingredientes: Patata frita (57%) (patata y aceite de girasol), HUEVO líquido pasteurizado (29%) (HUEVO y sal), cebolla caramelizada (11%) (cebolla, aceite de canola, azúcar moreno y corrector de la acidez (E330)), aceite de oliva, conservador E262(ii), estabilizantes (E407, E415, E410), sal. ALÉRGENOS Ver destacado en lista de ingredientes (MAYUSCULA). Conservar entre 0 y 4° C. Una vez abierto el envase mantener en refrigeración y consumir en menos de 24 h. INFORMACIÓN NUTRICIONAL Valores medios por 100 g Valor energético 626 kJ/

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