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

The snack is made from processed corn, oil and a blend of flavorings, and it includes eight additives such as flavor enhancers (E621, E627, E631), aroma, paprika extract colour, citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, potassium chloride (E508), and antioxidants (E300, E306, E392).

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

With 4 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited for people with diabetes, while its 2 g of salt contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may challenge blood‑pressure control, so moderation is advised.

Based on the ingredient list, is Pure paprika suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑derived, making the product vegan and gluten‑free, but its high carbohydrate content (58 g per 100 g) means it does not fit a ketogenic diet.

Doritos • 170 g

Pure paprika

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Pure paprika is a corn‑based snack that falls under the Cereals and potatoes PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with eight listed additives. While it offers a decent amount of fiber (6 g) and protein (6.2 g), it is also high in fat (25 g), sugar (4 g), and energy (498 kcal) per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal479 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salty snack averages, this corn chip contains about four times more fat, roughly twice the sugar, slightly less salt, and delivers more than double the calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

mais (73%) koolzaadolie, paprikapoeder, uipoeder, tomaatpoeder, knoflookpoeder, suiker, smaakversterker (mononatriumglutamaat, natriumguanylaat, dinatriuminosinaat), aroma, kaliumchloride, kleurstof (paprikaextract), zuurteregelaars (citroenzuur), natuurlijk aroma, gerookt paprikapoeder, antioxidanten (ascorbinezuur, extracten van rozemarijn, tocoferolrijk extract, citroenzuur).

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