Why is Gegrillte Paprika Cashew classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread includes several processed components such as smoked unrefined cane sugar with beechwood smoke, corn starch, and guarkern (guar gum) as a thickener, along with flavorings and aromatised paprika, which together qualify it as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food.

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

With 5 g of sugar and 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, the sugar level is moderate and can raise blood glucose if consumed in large amounts, while the salt level is relatively low compared with many spreads, making it less problematic for hypertension, but portion control remains important for both conditions.

Is the presence of cashew nuts a concern for people with nut allergies, and are there any other allergens?

Yes, the product contains cashew nuts, a tree‑nut allergen, and it also lists sesame seeds as an allergen, so individuals with nut or sesame sensitivities should avoid this spread.

Nabio • 135g

Gegrillte Paprika Cashew

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Gegrillte Paprika Cashew is a vegan, organic grilled red pepper and cashew spread sold in a 135 g glass jar from Germany. It provides moderate fat (18 g per 100 g) with 2.3 g saturated fat, moderate sugar (5 g), moderate salt (1.3 g), 3.1 g fiber, 4.7 g protein and 219 kcal, and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed with a Nutri‑Score of C. The spread belongs to the PNNS “Fat and sauces” group, is suitable for vegans but contains nuts and sesame, posing allergen risks despite its organic and plant‑based credentials.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal219 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates7.7 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread, this product contains less sugar and far less salt but markedly more fat per 100 g.

Ingredients

Paprika* rot 30%, Wasser, Sonnenblumenkerne, Paprika rot gegrillt 12 %, Tomatenmark*, Sonnenblumen*, Cashewkerne* 4%, Zwiebeln*, Steinsalz, Zitronensaftkonzentrat*, Rohrohrzucker* geräuchert (Rohrohrzucker*, Buchenrauch*), Maisstärke*, Paprika* edelsüß, Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl*, Knoblauch*, Paprika* geräuchert (Paprika, Rauch), Oregano*. *aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau

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