Why is Caesar Salad classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 covers foods made with industrial formulations and multiple additives; this salad lists E202 (potassium sorbate), E211 (sodium benzoate), E270 (lactic acid), E300 (ascorbic acid), E385 (nitrates), E412 (guar gum), E415 (xanthan gum) and E451i (calcium salts) among its ingredients.

How might the sugar and salt content of this salad affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The salad is low in sugar (1.2 g per 100 g) and contains virtually no added salt, making it relatively suitable for diabetes and hypertension, but hidden sodium in cheese and anchovy paste means portion control and label checking are still advisable.

Is the anchovy paste in this salad a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the anchovy paste is derived from fish and the product lists fish as an allergen, so individuals allergic to fish should avoid this Caesar Salad.

Vardifresh • 210 g

Ensalada césar

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Caesar Salad from Vardifresh is a ready‑to‑eat composite one‑dish meal that combines a 36% vegetable blend, 26% Caesar dressing, 24% cooked chicken breast, 9% grated cured cheese and 5% croutons. It delivers 75 kcal per 100 g, with low sugar (1.2 g), low salt (0 g) and moderate fat (4.7 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated), earning a Nutri‑Score of A, but its NOVA 4 classification reflects an ultra‑processed formulation. The product contains the allergens egg, fish, gluten and milk and includes several additives such as E202, E211, E270, E300, E385, E412, E415 and E451i, and its overall Eco‑Score is D.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal156 kcal

Fat9.9 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑salad category, this Caesar Salad provides roughly half the fat, one‑third the sugar and virtually no salt, yet it also supplies less than half the protein and fiber found in typical products.

Ingredients

Mezcla de hortalizas 36% (Lechuga hoja de roble verde, lechuga Iceberg),salsa César 26% (agua,aceite vegetal de girasol, vinagre de alcohol, azúcar, queso, sal, acidulante (E270), pasta de anchoa (anchoa y sal), yema de huevo, estabilizantes (E412 y E415) y especias (cebolla,ajo, perejil y pimienta), conservadores (E211 y E202) y antioxidante (E385)), pechuga de pollo cocida 24% (pechuga de pollo 96%, extractos de fermentación, sal, dextrosa, aroma, estabilizante (E451i) y fibra), queso curado granulado 9% (leche pasteurizada, sal, cuajo y fécula de patata), picatostes 5% (harina de trigo, agua, sal, antioxidante (E300) y levadura). Puede contener trazas de sésamo, mostaza, soja, frutos de cáscara y crustáceos

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