Why is Salsa fresca setas classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce combines several industrially processed components such as modified corn starch, concentrated whey protein, and a blend of preservatives and stabilisers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It contains the additives potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative and xanthan gum (E415) as a stabiliser.

How does the saturated‑fat content of this sauce affect a heart‑healthy diet?

With 6.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the sauce provides a relatively high amount of saturated fatty acids, which can raise LDL cholesterol when consumed frequently. For a heart‑healthy diet it should be used sparingly and balanced with foods low in saturated fat.

Is the milk present in this mushroom sauce a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains pasteurised cream (28 %) and whey protein concentrate, both of which are dairy ingredients and are declared allergens. Anyone with a milk allergy should avoid this sauce.

Hacendado • 200g

Salsa fresca setas

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Salsa fresca setas is a 200 g ready‑to‑use fresh mushroom cream sauce sold under the Hacendado brand at Mercadona and falls within the “Fat and sauces” (dressings and sauces) group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with moderate total fat (9.8 g), low sugars (1.7 g) and relatively high saturated fat (6.1 g) per 100 g, while salt is 1.7 g. The sauce contains milk‑derived ingredients and sulfites, includes two additives (potassium sorbate and xanthan gum), is labeled gluten‑free, and lists trace amounts of eggs, fish, mustard, nuts and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal117 kcal

Fat9.8 g

Saturated Fat6.1 g

Carbohydrates5 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average cream‑mushroom sauces, this product offers lower sugar and energy but a notably higher saturated‑fat content.

Ingredients

_Nata_ pasteurizada 28%, champiñón 25%, agua, pasta de boletus 10% (boletus edulis 89%, aceite de girasol), cebolla (cebolla, aceite de oliva virgen, sal), vino blanco (contiene _sulfitos_), almidón modificado de maíz, concentrado de proteína de suero (contiene _leche_), sal, aromas y aditivos (contiene _leche_), extracto de levadura, conservante (sorbato potásico), estabilizador (goma xantana), pimienta negra.

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