Why are these pork meatballs classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what ingredients contribute to that classification?

They are considered ultra‑processed because the meat is ground, mixed with a breading made of wheat flour, water, salt and yeast, seasoned with added oils, spices, mustard, dextrose and egg‑based emulsifiers, and then formed and cooked, which involves multiple formulation steps beyond basic cooking.

How might the salt and fat levels in these pork meatballs affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product is very low in sugars, which is favorable for blood‑glucose control, but it is high in total and saturated fat, which can impact cholesterol levels, and it contains 1.6 g of salt per 100 g; while this salt amount is below the category average, it still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be consumed in moderation by people managing hypertension.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for consumers with mustard allergy?

Yes. Mustard is listed as a separate ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen, so individuals with a mustard allergy should avoid these pork meatballs.

Dulano, Saint Alby, chef select • 500g

Свински кюфтета

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

These pork meatballs are a ready-to-eat processed-meat product marketed by Dulano, Saint Alby and Chef Select, sold in 500 g trays at Lidl. They belong to the processed meat group, carry a Nutri-Score of D and are classified as NOVA 4, reflecting a high level of formulation with added breading, seasonings, sunflower oil and egg-based emulsifiers. Nutritionally they provide 22 g of fat (including 7.5 g saturated), 13.9 g protein and 1.6 g salt per 100 g, which is higher in fat and saturated fat than the average for similar meat preparations, while sugar is low but the product contains allergens such as eggs, gluten and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal287 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat7.5 g

Carbohydrates8 g

Sugars0.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for prepared meats, this product contains more fat (22 g vs 18.6 g), more saturated fat (7.5 g vs 6.8 g), less salt (1.6 g vs 3.5 g) and considerably lower sugars (0.4 g vs 1.6 g).

Ingredients

80% частично финомляно свинско месо, панировка (пшенично брашно, вода, трапезна сол, мая), вода, лук, подправки (съдържат синап), трапезна сол, декстроза, пшенично нишесте, горчица (вода, синапено семе, алкохолен оцет, трапезна сол, захар, подправки), слънчогледово масло, зелени подправки, яйчен меланж**, **Яйца от кокошки - подово отглеждане. Може да съдържа следи от мляко.

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