Why is Very Best Burger classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation combines multiple processed components such as a seasoned beef patty, a ciabatta roll, cheese, a mustard‑based sauce and semi‑dry tomatoes, and it includes food‑grade additives, E392 (rosemary extract) used as an antioxidant and E407 (alginate) used as a stabiliser in the cream component.

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

The burger provides 1.2 g of salt and 2.9 g of natural sugars per 100 g, which are below typical fast‑food averages, but the estimated 5 g of added sugars adds extra carbohydrate load; for diabetes the overall sugar is moderate but added sugars may raise blood glucose, and for hypertension the salt level is moderate and should be accounted for within daily limits.

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

Yes, the sauce contains Dijon mustard and mustard‑based ingredients, and mustard is listed among the declared allergens, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this burger.

Charal • 220 g

Very Best Burger

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Very Best Burger is a ready-to-eat cheeseburger that falls under the Composite foods and Sandwiches group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra-processed formulation that includes additives E392 (rosemary extract) and E407 (alginate). Nutritionally it provides 14 g of protein, 2.1 g of fiber and relatively low sugar (2.9 g) and salt (1.2 g) per 100 g, but it also contains 12 g of fat, 5.1 g of saturated fat and an estimated 5 g of added sugars, making it moderate‑calorie but higher in fat than a typical fresh sandwich.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal256 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat5.1 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheeseburger, this burger has considerably less fat (12 g vs 19 g), saturated fat (5.1 g vs 6.5 g), sugar (2.9 g vs 4.5 g), salt (1.2 g vs 3.2 g) and calories (256 kcal vs 366 kcal), but also lower protein (14 g vs 18.4 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pain ciabatta 40% (farine de _blé_, eau, sucre, huile de colza, huile d'olive, levure, sel, levain de _seigle_ dévitalisé, fibres de _blé_, _gluten de blé_, farine de _blé_ fermentée, levure sèche désactivée, poudre d'acérola), préparation de viande hachée de bœuf aromatisée 36% (viande bovine 98%, arômes, arômes de fumée, sel, sucre caramélisé, antioxydant : extrait de romarin), sauce à la _moutarde_ à l'ancienne aromatisée 9% (_moutarde_ de Dijon et à l'ancienne 48% (eau, graines, téguments de graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, arôme naturel de cannelle, arôme naturel de gingembre, arôme naturel de girofle, arôme naturel d'estragon, épices), eau, oignons, _crème_ (stabilisant : E407), amidon de maïs, huile de colza, sucre, oignons déshydratés, arôme naturel de _moutarde_, autres arômes naturels, poivre, fibres de lin, extrait de levure, extrait de racine de curcuma), _fromage_ 9% (_emmental_), tomates mi-séchées aux herbes 6% (tomates mi-séchées, huile de colza et/ou tournesol, sel, origan, ail)

84%

35%

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