Why is Mustard with horseradish classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

The product combines refined ingredients such as wheat flour, added sugar, vinegar and sunflower oil, along with flavorings, a colourant (riboflavin, E101) and traces of lactose, celery and egg, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in NOVA group 4.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this mustard affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.1 g of sugar and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the mustard offers moderate amounts that can raise blood glucose and contribute to sodium intake; people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should use it sparingly and account for it within their total daily limits.

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

No, it is not vegan because it may contain lactose and egg traces, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, and its 8.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g make it too high for strict keto diets, although its low fat and sugar can fit into less restrictive low‑carb plans when used in moderation.

Kania • 300g

Muştar cu hrean

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Mustard with horseradish is a 300 g jar sold by Kania at Lidl, classified as a condiment and belonging to the "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces" groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugar, wheat flour, sunflower oil and the colourant riboflavin (E101) among other additives. Nutritionally it provides moderate levels of fat (4.6 g), sugar (5.1 g) and salt (1.4 g) per 100 g, with relatively high fiber (3.3 g) and protein (4.9 g) while delivering 102 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal102 kcal

Fat4.6 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates8.5 g

Sugars5.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average condiments, this mustard with horseradish contains about half the sugar, less than one‑third the fat and salt, and more than double the fiber and protein, while providing only 102 kcal per 100 g versus the typical 183 kcal.

Ingredients

Ingrediente: apă, 20% făină de muştar, oțet de alcool, zahăr, făină albă de grâu, sare iodată, ulei de floarea-soarelui, 0,5% făină de hrean, boia de ardei iute, aromă de hrean, colorant: riboflavine. Poate conține urme de: lactoză, ţelină, ouă. A se consuma de preferinţă înainte de/Nr. Lot: vezi bază borcan. A se păstra la loc uscat şi răcoros, ferit de razele soarelui şi îngheţ. După deschidere, a se păstra la frigider. 70 40 FE GL Cantitate netǎ: 300 ge

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