Why is Hoisin No Duck classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flours, multiple oils, sweeteners and several isolated food‑grade chemicals, which is the hallmark of ultra‑processed foods. Its label lists additives E260 (acetic acid), E296 (malic acid), E450/E450i (disodium diphosphate), and E500/E500ii (sodium bicarbonate) as raising agents, along with fortified minerals such as calcium carbonate and iron.

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

Sugar is relatively low at 3.3 g per 100 g, so it has a modest impact on blood glucose compared with many sweetened snacks. However, the saturated‑fat level is very high (12 g per 100 g), which can raise LDL cholesterol and may be unsuitable for heart‑healthy or hypertensive dietary plans; the salt content (0.82 g) is below typical sandwich averages, posing less of a blood‑pressure risk.

Based on its ingredients, is Hoisin No Duck suitable for strict vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is fully vegan, containing no animal‑derived ingredients. It is not keto‑friendly because it contains 29.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, most of which come from wheat flour and starch. It also includes wheat flour, wheat starch and gluten, so it is not gluten‑free.

Plant Pioneers • 204g

Hoisin No Duck

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Hoisin No Duck is a plant‑based sandwich wrap classified under Composite foods and Sandwiches. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is rated NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with multiple additives and fortified flours. While it offers modest protein (8.8 g) and low total fat (3.3 g) per 100 g, its saturated fat is unusually high (12 g) and it contains palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal187 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich/wrap (per 100 g), this product provides far less total fat (3.3 g vs 19.0 g) and sugar (3.3 g vs 4.5 g), but its saturated fat is markedly higher (12 g vs 6.5 g) while its salt (0.82 g) and calorie (187 kcal) levels are below the category means.

Ingredients

Tortilla Wrap (Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Palm Oil, Raising Agents: Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium Diphosphate; Rapeseed Oil, Sugar, Acidity Regulator: Malic Acid; Wheat Starch), Texturised Wheat Pieces (22%) (Water, Wheat Gluten, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Wheat Flour, Pea Fibre, Rapeseed Oil, Yeast Extract, Salt, Black Pepper, Coriander Powder, Aniseed, Fennel, Cinnamon Powder, Sugar), Hoisin Sauce (11%) (Water, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Tomato Paste, Cornflour, Salt, Rapeseed Oil, Black Eyed Beans, Soya Beans, Golden Sugar, Black Treacle (Molasses, Invert Sugar Syrup), Red Wine Vinegar, Red Chillies, Ginger Purée, Red Chilli Puree, Cinnamon, Star Anise, Wheat Flour, Rice Flour, Black Pepper, Fennel, Cloves, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Anise, Acidity Regulator: Acetic Acid), Lettuce, Cucumber (6%), Spring Onion (4%), Water, Cornflour, Coriander, Salt. Allergy advice: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. Also, not suitable for customers with an allergy to sesame due to manufacturing methods.

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