Why is Plant based no meat balls classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines refined ingredients such as isolated soy and wheat proteins, multiple vegetable oils, starches and a thickener, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group; its only listed additives are methyl cellulose (E461) used as a thickener and ferrous gluconate (E579) as a source of iron.

How does the salt content of this product affect a hypertension‑friendly diet?

With 1.53 g of salt per 100 g, the product exceeds the typical daily limit for sodium recommendations and can contribute significantly to total salt intake, so people managing high blood pressure should limit its consumption.

Is Plant based no meat balls suitable for a strict vegan, gluten‑free, and soy‑free diet?

The balls are vegan but contain wheat protein (gluten) and soy protein, so they are not suitable for gluten‑free or soy‑free diets, although they contain no animal‑derived ingredients.

Vemondo (Lidl), Bio Sonne Norma • 35g

Plant based no meat balls

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Plant based no meat balls are a vegan meat‑alternative sold by Lidl, composed mainly of hydrated vegetable protein (water, soy and wheat protein), onion and vegetable oils. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of A, belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category and includes additives such as methyl cellulose (E461) and ferrous gluconate (E579) along with trace allergens like egg, gluten and soy. As a protein‑rich plant‑based food it provides 166 kcal, 18.9 g protein and 4.8 g fiber per 100 g with low sugar (1.1 g) but a relatively high salt level (1.53 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal166 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates6.5 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based meat analogue (10.1 g sugar, 12.2 g fat, 1.1 g salt per 100 g), this product contains far less sugar and fat, a slightly higher salt amount, and markedly more protein.

Ingredients

76% hydrated vegetable protein (water, 20% soya protein, 11% wheat protein), onion, vegetable oils in varying proportions (sunflower, rapeseed), potato starch, potato protein, flavouring, spirit vinegar, natural flavourings, thickener: methyl cellulose, spices, sea salt, potato fibre, water, dextrose, onion powder, salt, garlic pow der, ferrous gluconate, vitamin b12,

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