
Product Insights
Chorizo Riojano is a Spanish cured pork sausage made from selected pork meat and fat, spiced with paprika, salt and garlic, and encased in natural edible pork casing. It belongs to the processed meat group, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as a NOVA 3 product, reflecting its high fat (42 g), saturated fat (17 g) and protein (28 g) content per 100 g, while containing very little sugar and no gluten. The sausage offers a good source of protein and authentic regional flavor, but its very high fat and salt levels, together with a low overall nutritional score, make it best enjoyed in moderation.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical cured sausages, this chorizo contains over twice the fat (42 g vs 18.6 g) and saturated fat (17 g vs 6.8 g) per 100 g, while its salt (3.2 g) and sugar (0.6 g) are modestly lower than the category averages.
Ingredients
Pork meat and fat, spicy paprika, salt and garlic, Natural edible pork casing
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