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La Merced Yerba Mate (500g)

This is single-ingredient yerba mate from Argentine regional varieties. One option is traditionally wood-fire dried for a smoky flavor.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphates
$7.39 500 g · lowest price at Amazonas Foods
Price and stock checked Nov 1, 2026
Key nutrition facts
61caloriesPer 100 g
Protein
3g▲
Fiber
—
Added sugar
—
Sodium
48mg
Saturated fat
0g
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Ingredients: Yerba mate
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score BNOVA 1Unprocessed or minimally processedTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
86 / 100
Excellent Scored automatically
Weighted as beveragesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 3 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%80
Ingredients · counts 30%100
Processing · counts 10%97
Sourcing · counts 10%75
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 86
Nutrition 80 · Compared with other drinks: more protein (3 g); no added sugar per 100 g
Ingredients 100 · Single ingredient: Yerba mate
Processing 97 · Single-ingredient yerba mate, sold dry for brewing
Sourcing 75 · Argentine growing regions and traditional wood-fire drying are stated
Transparency 75 · Single ingredient with regional origins and a drying method stated
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductionsNone: no added sugar, seed oils, dyes, sweeteners or flagged additives were found.
Scored Oct 23, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Yerba mate
1 ingredient
Sourcing

La Merced Yerba Mate Collection (500 g / 1.1 lb) La Merced is one of Argentina’s most prestigious yerba mate brands, known for its regional varieties that highlight the unique flavors of Argentina’s countryside, forests, and traditions. Each pack of La Merced offers a distinct character, from smooth and mild to bold and smoky, giving mate lovers the chance to explore authentic tastes from different terroirs. Flavor Origin & Character Taste Profile Best For</th

AdditivesNo additives found

No additives, added sugars, seed oils or flavourings found in the ingredient list.

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