Why is Tartex Bio Spinach Pine Nut spread classified as a NOVA 3 product and does it contain any additives?

It is classified as NOVA 3 because it is a formulation that combines several processed ingredients such as sunflower oil, agave syrup, and a natural thickener (carob seed flour), but it does not contain synthetic additives; the only thickener is the plant-based carob seed flour, which is listed as a food component rather than an additive.

How does the sugar and salt content of this spread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 3.9 g of sugar and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the spread provides a moderate amount of sugar that can fit within a controlled-carbohydrate diet if portion sizes are limited, and its salt level is well below the average for similar spreads, making it a relatively safer choice for hypertensive individuals, though regular monitoring is advised.

Is the mustard in this spread a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes; mustard is listed as an allergen on the label, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this product.

Tartex • 135g

Tartex Bio Spinat Pinienkerne Abendbrotaufstrich 4005514040982 Pflanzlicher Brotaufstrich mit Spinat und Pinienkernen

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Tartex Bio Spinach Pine Nut Abendbrotaufstrich is a plant-based, gluten-free spread that falls into the 'Salty snacks' PNNS group, featuring organic spinach, onions, sunflower seeds, and pine nuts. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is assigned to NOVA group 3, offering a moderate salt level (1.4 g per 100 g) and low sugars (3.9 g per 100 g) while containing a modest amount of saturated fat and a natural thickener (carob seed flour). The spread's protein content (4.9 g per 100 g) and organic certification are positives, but the presence of mustard as an allergen and a sugar level above the category average are potential drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal233 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical spread in its category, this vegan spinach-pine nut spread contains more sugar (3.9 g vs 2.6 g per 100 g) but about half the salt (1.4 g vs 2.9 g) and a higher protein level (4.9 g vs 3.7 g).

Ingredients

Spinat* 44%, Zwiebeln* 18%, Sonnenblumenkerne*, Sonnenblumenöl*, Pinienkerne* 3%, Agavendicksaft* Kartoffelstärke*, Knoblauch* 2%, Zitronensaftkonzentrat*, Meersalz, _Senf_* (Wasser, _Senfsaat_*, Branntweinessig, Meersalz, Koriander*, Paprika* edelsüß, Piment* Kurkuma*), Zwiebelpulver*, schwarzer Pfeffer, Verdickungsmittel: Johannisbrotkernmehl*

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