Why is Margarina con sal classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it uses refined vegetable oils combined with processing aids such as emulsifiers, sunflower lecithin (E322) and mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), plus natural flavoring and added vitamins, which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content in this margarine affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

While the very low sugar content makes it acceptable for diabetes management, the high saturated‑fat level can raise LDL cholesterol and the moderate salt (0.9 g/100 g) exceeds the average spread, potentially increasing blood pressure; therefore, consumption should be limited for heart‑healthy or hypertensive individuals.

Is this product suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free, and palm‑oil‑free diets?

Yes, all listed ingredients are plant‑derived, the label confirms vegan and gluten‑free status, and no palm oil is used, making it compatible with vegan, gluten‑free and palm‑oil‑free dietary requirements.

Tulipan,Flora Food Group • 400 g

Margarina con sal

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Margarina con sal is a plant‑based spread classified in the "Fat and sauces" (Fats) group, marketed as a vegan, gluten‑free, palm‑oil‑free salted margarine. It holds a Nutri‑Score of D (15 points) and falls into NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed item with high total fat (about 52 g per 100 g), high saturated fat (≈ 20 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.9 g per 100 g) while containing very little sugar. Positive aspects include the absence of artificial flavors, preservatives and palm oil, and the fortification with vitamins A, D and E, but the elevated saturated‑fat and salt levels limit its overall nutritional quality.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal531 kcal

Fat59 g

Saturated Fat22 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread (≈ 76 g fat, 22 g saturated fat, 3.6 g sugar and 0.4 g salt per 100 g), this margarine contains less total fat and sugar and slightly lower saturated fat but more than double the salt.

Ingredients

Aceites vegetales (nabina, girasol en proporciones variables), agua, grasa de coco, emulgente (lecitina de girasol, mono y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos), sal (0,9%), aroma natural, vitaminas (A, D, E). Apto para veganos. Sin conservantes. Sin aromas artificiales. *Herramienta de evaluación del ciclo de vida (desarrollada por Quantis) que compara Tulipán y mantequilla láctea (2023). Ver tulipan.es/sostenibilidad

84%

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