Why is Tortilla Aux Oignons classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from a blend of boiled potatoes, liquid egg, fried onion and multiple oils, then formulated with stabilisers and thickeners that are typical of industrial food processing. It lists the additives E‑407 (pectin), E‑415 (xanthan gum) and E‑410 (locust bean gum), which place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

At 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the tortilla provides a low sugar load, making it relatively suitable for diabetes management when consumed in moderation. Its salt level of 0.88 g per 100 g is moderate; while lower than many processed meals, it still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by those monitoring blood pressure.

Is the egg in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes liquid egg, and the allergen tag highlights eggs, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this tortilla.

Olano • 500 g

Tortilla Aux Oignons

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tortilla Aux Oignons is a ready‑to‑heat Spanish‑style omelette classified as a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, containing additives E‑407, E‑415 and E‑410, and it is not suitable for vegans because of liquid egg. Nutritionally, it offers modest protein (5.6 g per 100 g) and low sugar (1.4 g), but its fat content (8.6 g) is above the average for similar meals and it provides no dietary fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal141 kcal

Fat8.6 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal, this tortilla has considerably less sugar, salt and calories, but its fat content is higher while protein and fiber are below average.

Ingredients

Tortilla Fraîche Aux Oignons Aliments préparés réfrigérés. Ingredientes: Pomme de terre pochée (55%) (Pomme de terre et huile de tournesol), oeuf liquide pasteurisé, oignon frit (16%) (oignon, huile d'olive et sel), huile d'olive, sel, huile de tournesol, et stabilisants: E-407, E-415 y E410. Mode d'emploi: Il doit toujours être consommé cuit. Four micro-ondes 800w: Sans sortir l'omelette de l'emballage, perforer le plastique supérieur et réchaffer à puissance maximale pendant minutes, découper dans son assiette et servir. la poêle: Retirer l'omelette de son enballage, la poser dans une poêle légèrement huilée sur un feu moye réchauffer 4 minutes de chaque côté.

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