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

The meal is labeled NOVA 4 because it contains many industrially manufactured components such as dextrose, potato maltodextrin, modified starch, sunflower oil, flavoring agents, onion powder, tomato powder, spices and a prepared condiment that includes honey, additional modified starch and smoke-flavoring; these processed ingredients, together with the use of pre-fried potatoes, push it into the ultra-processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Salteado de pollo affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.2 g of sugar and 0.91 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a low sugar load that is unlikely to cause a rapid blood-glucose rise, but the salt contribution still represents about 15% of the recommended daily sodium limit, so people with hypertension should limit portion size and consider the overall daily salt intake.

Based on its ingredients, is Salteado de pollo suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The dish is not vegan because it contains chicken and honey, it is not keto-friendly due to the presence of potatoes and added sugars, it is not certified halal as the processing and honey source are not verified, but it is labeled gluten-free and does not contain wheat-derived ingredients.

Hacendado • 450 g

Salteado de pollo

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salteado de pollo is a frozen ready-to-heat chicken stir-fry that combines chicken breast, pre-fried potatoes, courgette, carrot, peas and a seasoned sauce. It belongs to the Composite foods (one-dish meals) group, carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), offering 8.6 g of protein and low saturated fat per 100 g but also moderate salt and several additives. The product is gluten-free but contains honey and animal-derived ingredients, making it unsuitable for vegans while its low sugar content keeps it relatively friendly for most diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal101 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates9.1 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready-meal, this chicken stir-fry contains less sugar (3.2 g vs 3.57 g), significantly lower salt (0.91 g vs 3.55 g), lower saturated fat (0.3 g vs 1.94 g), higher protein (8.6 g vs 7.16 g) and about 100 kcal per 100 g versus the category's 174 kcal.

Ingredients

Frango (peito de frango, sal e dextrose) (24%), batata pré-frita (batata, óleo de girassol) (19%), courgette grelhada, cenoura, cebola pré-frita (cebola e óleo de girassol), ervilhas, condimentos (malto dextrina de batata, sal, farinha de milho, extrato de levedura, amido de batata, levedura em pó, óleo de girassol, aroma, cebola em pó, tomate em pó, especiarias e salsa), condimento preparado (mel, amido modificado, tomate, sal, especiarias e aroma de fumo), sal, salsa desidratada, alho em pó e óleo de girassol.

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