Why is Bavarian Gewürzgurken classified as a NOVA 3 product and what specific additives does it contain?

The pickles are classified as NOVA 3 because they undergo processing steps such as brining, vinegar pickling and seasoning, but no industrial food additives are listed; the formula relies solely on natural ingredients like cucumber, vinegar, sugar, salt, spices and mustard.

How do the sugar and salt levels in these pickles affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 4.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the pickles can modestly raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should count them toward their carbohydrate limit, while the 1.4 g of salt (moderate) may contribute to sodium intake and should be limited by those monitoring blood pressure.

Is the mustard in Bavarian Gewürzgurken a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the product contains mustard seeds, which are declared as an allergen, so individuals allergic to mustard should avoid these pickles.

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Bayerische Gewürzgurken

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Product Insights

Bayerische Gewürzgurken are plant‑based pickled cucumbers seasoned with vinegar, sugar, onions and a blend of spices, packaged in a clear glass jar. They belong to the salty and fatty products group, carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified as a NOVA 3 food, indicating a moderately processed product. Nutritionally they are very low in fat and sugars but contain a moderate amount of salt (1.4 g per 100 g) and mustard, which may be an allergen for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal25 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4.3 g

Sugars4.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar foods, this Bavarian spiced pickle contains far less fat, about half the salt, but roughly 60 % more sugars per 100 g.

Ingredients

Gurken, Branntweinessig, Zucker, Salz, Zwiebeln, Senfkörner, Dill, Koriander, Pfeffer, Gewürzextrakt.

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal25 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4.3 g

Sugars4.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar foods, this Bavarian spiced pickle contains far less fat, about half the salt, but roughly 60 % more sugars per 100 g.

Ingredients

Gurken, Branntweinessig, Zucker, Salz, Zwiebeln, Senfkörner, Dill, Koriander, Pfeffer, Gewürzextrakt.

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