Why is Ciruelas desecadas sin hueso classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually placed in the processed (NOVA 3) tier because it consists of a single fruit ingredient that has been pitted, dried, and preserved; the only additive listed is E202 (potassium sorbate), a common preservative.

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

With 38 g of sugars per 100 g, the dried plums can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and should be consumed in limited amounts by people with diabetes, while the zero‑salt content does not pose a direct risk for hypertension but the high sugar still warrants caution.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

The product contains only pitted plums and the preservative potassium sorbate, making it vegan, halal and gluten‑free, but its high carbohydrate (≈38 g sugars) and modest calorie content make it unsuitable for a keto regimen.

Hacendado • 250 g

Ciruelas desecadas sin hueso

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Ciruelas desecadas sin hueso are pitted dried plums marketed by Hacendado and sold in Mercadona. They belong to the Fruits and vegetables → Dried fruits group, carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified as NOVA 3 processed foods, offering 7 g of fiber per 100 g while providing negligible fat and salt. However, they contain 38 g of sugars per 100 g and the preservative E202 (potassium sorbate), which may be a concern for consumers limiting sugar or avoiding additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables76.5 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average of its food category, this dried plum product contains virtually no fat (≈0 g vs 7.68 g) and no salt (0 g vs 1.13 g), offers similar fiber (7.1 g vs 7.4 g), but provides lower sugar (38 g vs 48.5 g) and less energy (≈258 kcal vs 346 kcal).

Ingredients

Ciruelas desecadas sin hueso, E-202

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35%

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Hacendado

250 g