Why is Kartoffelpüree!!!Achtung Beutel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from a highly refined potato flour that is reconstituted with water, and it includes industrial ingredients such as the emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), the antioxidant fatty‑acid ester of ascorbic acid (E304), and the preservative sodium metabisulphite (E223), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 1.4 g of sugar and 0.3 g of salt per 100 g, the puree provides a low sugar load suitable for diabetic meal planning, but the salt level, while lower than many processed foods, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by those managing hypertension.

Is this potato puree suitable for strict diets such as vegan, gluten‑free, or keto?

Yes, the product is certified vegan and gluten‑free, containing only plant‑derived ingredients, but it is not keto‑friendly because it provides 11 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, which exceeds typical ketogenic limits.

Harvest Basket, Lidl • 115g

Kartoffelpüree

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is an instant potato puree made predominantly (99%) from potatoes, packaged in a re‑hydratable dry powder form and sold at Lidl under the Harvest Basket brand. It belongs to the "Potatoes" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product containing emulsifier (E471), antioxidant (E304) and preservative (E223). Nutritionally, it is low in fat, saturated fat, sugars, salt and calories compared with typical instant mashed‑potato products, yet it provides modest protein and fiber levels and includes additives that some consumers may wish to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal62 kcal

Fat0.9 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average instant mashed‑potato product, this puree contains roughly one‑third the fat, sugar and salt and about one‑quarter the calories, while providing slightly less protein and fiber.

Ingredients

RO Fulgi de cartofi. Ambalat în atmosferă protectoare. Ingrediente: 99% cartofi, emulsifiant: mono - și digliceride ale acizilor graşi; stabilizator: difosfați; acidifiant: acid citric; antioxidant: sulfit acid de sodiu; curcuma. Peate contine urm lant

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35%

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