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

The product is coated with a breaded mixture that includes wheat flour, water, vegetable oil, starch, salt, yeast and the thickener E412 (xanthan gum); such multiple processed ingredients and the use of a food additive place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the carbohydrate and sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 18.9 g of carbohydrates and 2.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose and should be consumed only in small portions or avoided by people who need strict carbohydrate control.

Is Merluza Empanada suitable for a gluten‑free diet?

No, the breaded coating contains wheat flour, which introduces gluten, making the product unsuitable for individuals requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Día • 600 g

Merluza Empanada

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Product Insights

Merluza Empanada is a frozen, breaded hake product belonging to the fish and seafood PNNS group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature due to the breaded coating and the presence of additive E412 (xanthan gum). Nutritionally it provides moderate fat (9.6 g), low sugars (2.3 g), relatively low salt (1.28 g) and a decent protein amount (10.4 g) per 100 g, but it is high in carbohydrates (18.9 g) and contains multiple allergens including wheat, soy, milk and crustaceans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal207 kcal

Fat9.6 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates18.9 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen breaded fish products, this item contains more fat (9.6 g vs 6.6 g), higher carbohydrates (18.9 g vs 4.2 g) and sugars (2.3 g vs 1.0 g), less salt (1.28 g vs 5.3 g), lower protein (10.4 g vs 18.0 g), and consequently more calories (207 kcal vs 149 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Filete de merluza sin piel (55+/-5%)(pescado), empanado (45+/-5%)(harina de trigo, agua, aceitde de girasol, amidón, sal, levadura, espesante (E-412)). Puede contener trazas de frutos de cáscara, leche, huevo, crustáceos, soja, sulfitos y moluscos.

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510g