Why is Knallerbse, Kichererbse Tomate Aufstrich classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because the original legumes and tomatoes are combined with industrially added ingredients such as sunflower oil, agave syrup, sea salt, rock salt, and a thickening agent (carob seed flour), which are formulated after the primary foodstuffs, meeting the NOVA 4 criteria.

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

At 6.2 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the spread provides a moderate carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose and a salt level that contributes to daily sodium intake; both groups should limit portions to stay within recommended limits.

Is the soy present in this spread a concern for people with soy allergy, and how is it sourced?

Soybeans account for roughly 19 % of the formulation and are declared as an allergen, so anyone with soy sensitivity should avoid the product; the soy is sourced from certified organic farms, as indicated by the organic label.

Nabio • 140g

Knallerbse, Kichererbse Tomate Aufstrich

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Knallerbse, Kichererbse Tomate Aufstrich is an organic, vegan spread made primarily from chickpeas, soybeans, tomatoes and sunflower oil, placing it in the Legumes dietary family. It earns a Nutri-Score of A and belongs to NOVA group 4, offering low saturated fat (1 g), decent fiber (3.5 g) and protein (5.1 g) per 100 g, but it also contains moderate levels of total fat (9.6 g), sugars (6.2 g) and salt (1.4 g). The product is suitable for vegans, though it lists soy as an allergen and its ultra-processed nature means it includes added oils, sweetener and a thickening agent.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Fat9.6 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates7.7 g

Sugars6.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant-based spread, this spread contains about half the sugar, fat and salt and delivers roughly half the calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Tomatenmark* 35 %, Sojabohnen*, Tomaten" 11%, Wasser, Kichererbsen* 10%, Sonnenblumenöl, Zwiebeln*, Tomatenstücke* 2,3% (Tomaten getrocknet* 90%, Meersalz), Agavendicksaft*, Steinsalz, Knoblauch*, Zitronensaftkonzentrat*, Basilikum*, Oregano*, Verdickungsmittel: Johannisbrotkernmehl*, Chili*, Pfeffer schwarz*. * aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau

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