Why is Salchichas sin fécula pollo pavo classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sausage uses mechanically separated chicken and turkey, added water, and several food-law additives to achieve texture and shelf-life, which places it in the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category; the label lists the additives E250 (sodium nitrite), E315 (antioxidant), E450 (stabiliser) and E466 (gelling agent).

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive or sodium-restricted diet?

With 2 g of salt per 100 g, the sausage supplies about 40% of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake (5 g), which can raise blood pressure and is therefore unsuitable for people on low-sodium or hypertensive diets.

Is this product suitable for gluten-free, keto, or other specific diet patterns?

The product is certified gluten-free and contains only 0.5 g of sugar and negligible carbs, making it compatible with gluten-free and keto approaches; however it is not vegan or vegetarian, may not meet halal requirements without certification, and the presence of additives may be a concern for some restrictive diets.

Hacendado • 400 g

Salchichas cocidas de pollo y pavo sabor ahumado

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Salchichas sin fécula pollo pavo are starch-free poultry sausages made from mechanically separated chicken (76%) and turkey (7%) and are classified in the PNNS 'Fish-Meat-Eggs' group as a meat product. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is labelled NOVA 4 ultra-processed, reflecting its high saturated-fat (5.3 g) and salt (2 g) levels but also its low sugar (0.5 g) and gluten-free claim. While it supplies a good amount of animal protein with minimal carbohydrates, the presence of several additives (E250, E315, E450, E466) and elevated sodium and saturated fat make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal202 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat5.3 g

Carbohydrates0.8 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sausages, this product contains about one-third the sugar (0.5 g vs 1.56 g), roughly 40% less salt (2 g vs 3.5 g) and about 20% fewer calories (200 kcal vs 255 kcal), while its saturated fat is slightly below the average 6.8 g.

Ingredients

mechanically separated meat of chicken 76%, water, mechanically separated meat of turkey 7%, salt, dextrose, vegetable fiber, stabilizer (e450), flavorings, spice extracts, glucose syrup, gelling agent (e466), sweet potato concentrate, spices, smoke flavoring, antioxidant (e315), hydrolyzed vegetable protein, preservative (e250),

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