Why is La Tortilla - Potato Omelette classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made with ingredients that undergo frying, pasteurisation and vacuum-packing, and includes several food-industry additives such as sodium alginate (E-407), cellulose (E-410), xanthan gum (E-415), gellan gum (E-508) and citric acid (E-330), which place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt and saturated-fat content of this tortilla affect a hypertensive or heart-healthy diet?

With 1.2 g of salt and 2.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product provides moderate levels of both; while the salt is lower than the average for similar meals, the saturated fat exceeds the category average, so it should be consumed in moderation by people monitoring blood pressure or cholesterol.

Is the egg content in this tortilla a concern for people with egg allergy, and are there any egg-free alternatives?

Yes, the formulation includes liquid egg, egg powder and stabilisers derived from egg, making it unsuitable for anyone with an egg allergy; currently no egg-free version is listed, so allergic consumers should avoid it.

Palacios, Te Gusta • 500 g

La Tortilla - Omelette à la pomme de terre

Composite Foods

Product Insights

La Tortilla - Potato Omelette is a Spanish-style dish made with fried potatoes, onions, chorizo, liquid egg and egg powder, sold in a 500 g vacuum-packed tray and produced in Spain. It falls under the composite foods and one-dish meals groups, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, delivering 167 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (10 g), saturated fat (2.4 g) and salt (1.2 g), low sugars (0.7 g), 6.6 g protein and 1.4 g fiber. The product is ultra-processed and contains several additives (E-407, E-410, E-415, E-508, E-330) and egg allergens, which may be a drawback for clean-eat or allergen-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal148 kcal

Energy616 kJ

Fat8.6 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared meals, this tortilla contains far less sugar and salt and slightly fewer calories, but notably more fat and saturated fat than the category averages.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre frites (49%) (pomme de terre et huile de tournesol), OEUF liquide pasteurisé (35%), chorizo (11%) (viande de porc, paprika, sel et ail), oignon frite (1,3%) (oignon, huile d'olive vierge et sel), huile de tournesol, sel, ŒUF en poudre, stabilisants (E-407, E-410, E-415 et E-508), amidons modifiés, maltodextrine, huile d'olive (0,13%) et acidulant (E-330).

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