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

The dish is considered ultra‑processed because it combines whole ingredients with industrial additives such as added sugar, modified corn starch, citric acid (E330), potassium sorbate (E202) and other preservatives, all formulated into the brava and allioli sauces.

How does the sugar and salt content in Patatas bravas affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The product’s sugar level is low (1.3 g per 100 g), which is generally acceptable for diabetes management, and its salt content is also modest (0.35 g per 100 g), making it suitable for blood‑pressure control, though the moderate fat content should still be considered.

Is the egg in the allioli sauce a concern for vegans or people with egg allergy?

Yes, the allioli contains egg, so the product is not vegan and should be avoided by anyone with an egg allergy.

Hacendado

Patatas bravas

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Patatas bravas is a ready-to-eat refrigerated snack from Hacendado, composed of about 75 % potatoes enriched with sunflower‑oil‑based brava sauce and a garlic‑egg allioli. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, marking it as an ultra‑processed prepared dish that includes added sugars, modified corn starch, citric acid (E330), potassium sorbate (E202) and other preservatives. Nutritionally it provides 194 kcal per 100 g, with moderate fat (13 g, 1.7 g saturated) and low sugar (1.3 g), while its salt level is modest (0.35 g) but the presence of egg makes it unsuitable for egg‑free or strict vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal194 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar prepared potato dishes, this patatas bravas contains about half the sugars (1.3 g vs 2.12 g) and far less salt (0.35 g vs 3.07 g), but its fat content is roughly double the typical 6.3 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

PATATA 75,50% (patata y aceite de girasol), SALSA BRAVA 12,25% (sofrito de tomate (tomate, cebolla, aceite de girasol, azúcar, almidón modificado de maíz, sal y acidulante: ácido cítrico), tomate triturado (tomate, sal y acidulante: ácido cítrico), pimientos picantes (2,9%) (guindillones y acidulante: ácido cítrico), aceite de girasol, caldo de verduras, conservador: sorbato potásico, almidón modificado de maíz y extracto de pimentón) SALSA ALLIOLI 12,25% (aceite de girasol (81%), HUEVO, ajo (6%), sal, jugo de limón concentrado y conservador: E-202).

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