Why is Vegetable Thins Original classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it contains several industrial‑type ingredients such as modified palm oil, shortening, ammonium bicarbonate, and a complex seasoning blend, alongside multiple food additives: E100 turmeric extract, E1100 amylase, E1101 protease, E341/E341i monocalcium phosphate, E500/E500ii baking soda, E503/E503ii ammonium bicarbonate, and E621 monosodium glutamate, all characteristic of ultra‑processed foods.

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

At 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the crackers can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making them unsuitable as a staple for people with diabetes, while the 2.4 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake but remains far below the snack category’s average; nevertheless, regular consumption may still contribute noticeable sodium for those managing hypertension.

Is the wheat flour in Vegetable Thins Original a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

The primary ingredient is wheat flour, which contains gluten; therefore the product is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity and must be avoided by anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Wheat Thins • 180g

Vegetable Thins Original

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Vegetable Thins Original are thin, baked wheat crackers enriched with dried vegetables and a savory seasoning blend, marketed as a salty snack and appetizer. They belong to the salty‑snacks and appetizers groups, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. With 23 g of fat, 6.7 g of saturated fat and 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack is high in fat and sugar, while providing modest fiber (3.3 g) and protein (6.7 g), and a relatively low salt level (2.4 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal500 kcal

Iron3.3 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack category, Vegetable Thins Original contain slightly less fat (23 g vs 23.6 g), more saturated fat (6.7 g vs 5.1 g), considerably more sugars (6.7 g vs 3.8 g), lower salt (2.4 g vs 52.4 g), modestly less fiber (3.3 g vs 4.5 g), and deliver a higher energy (500 kcal vs 471 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Shortening (Vegetable Oil, Modified Palm Oil), Dried Vegetable And Seasoning Blend (Carrot, Dextrose, Onion, Salt, Wheat Flour, Celery, Cabbage, Red Bell Pepper, Sugar, Parsley, Natural Flavour, Monosodium Glutamate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Turmeric Extract, Vegetable Oil), Sugars (Sugar, Glucose-Fructose), Ammonium Bicarbonate, Salt, Monocalcium Phosphate, Baking Soda, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Amylase, Protease. Contains: Wheat, Soy

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