Why is Rahm Brotaufstrich, Paprika&chili classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA 4 because the formulation includes several processed ingredients such as modified starch, pork‑derived gelatin, carrageenan (gum from carob seeds), a natural flavouring and citric acid (E330), as well as the additive code E14xx, all of which are typical of industrially processed foods.

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

With 3.2 g of sugars and 1.33 g of salt per 100 g, the spread provides a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose levels, and a moderate sodium level that may contribute to higher blood pressure; therefore people managing diabetes or hypertension should use it sparingly and consider it within their daily carbohydrate and sodium limits.

Is this spread suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains dairy cheese, milk proteins and pork gelatin, making it unsuitable for vegans and those requiring halal certification, while it does not contain gluten but its carbohydrate (4 g per 100 g) and fat profile are compatible with keto, though the presence of animal‑derived gelatin disqualifies strict keto that avoids pork.

Lidl, Milbona • 200g

Rahm Brotaufstrich, Paprika&chili

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Rahm Brotaufstrich, Paprika&chili is a dairy‑based cheese spread that belongs to the Milk and dairy products group, specifically cheese, and is sold in 200 g plastic tubs. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added stabilisers, modified starch and pork gelatin. Nutritionally it provides 19 g of fat (13 g saturated), 5.6 g of protein and 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, with moderate salt (1.33 g), offering a rich taste but a relatively high saturated‑fat load.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal212 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese spread, this product contains more sugar (3.2 g vs 1.83 g per 100 g) but less total fat (19 g vs 25 g), less saturated fat (13 g vs 15.3 g) and lower salt (1.33 g vs 3.31 g).

Ingredients

Preparat din brânză proaspătă cu ardei gras și ardei iute chili. Produs pasteurizat. Conținut de grăsime raportat la substanța uscată: min. 55%. Îngrediente: 70% branză proaspătă din lapte pasteurizat, smântână dulce pasteurizată, apă, pastă de roși ,6% ardei gras, sare, 0,5% ardei iute chili, ceapă, amestec de condimente, proteină din lapte, amidon modificat, gelatină alimentară (porc), agent de îngroșare: gumā din semințe de carruba; aromă naturală, acidifiant: acid citric.

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