Why is Schnittlauch frischkäse classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains refined hydrogenated coconut fat, modified starches, maltodextrin, and several food‑grade additives such as sodium carbonate (E500i), potassium sorbate (E202), guar gum (E412) and an unspecified additive class E14xx; these industrial ingredients and processing steps place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the high saturated‑fat and moderate salt content affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 28.2 g of saturated fat per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular risk, which is especially concerning for diabetics, while 1.13 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may aggravate hypertension; therefore the product should be consumed sparingly by those groups.

Is the almond protein in this spread a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes; the ingredient list includes almond protein, which is classified as a tree‑nut allergen, so anyone allergic to nuts should avoid this product.

Petrella, Petri Feinkost • 85g

Schnittlauch frischkäse

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Product Insights

Schnittlauch frischkäse is a vegan chive‑flavored cheese‑style spread from the Petrella brand, sold in 85 g plastic tubs in German supermarkets. With 28.5 g of fat (including 28.2 g saturated fat), 1.13 g of salt, 0.9 g of sugar and 2 g of protein per 100 g, it receives a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product. The formulation contains almond protein (a nut allergen) and several additives (E500i, E202, E412, E14xx), and although it carries an Eco‑Score B, the high saturated fat and additive load are nutritional drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal286 kcal

Fat28.5 g

Saturated Fat28.2 g

Carbohydrates4.8 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread, this chive cheese has substantially more total and saturated fat and higher calories, but less sugar, salt and protein.

Ingredients

Kokosfett-Mandelproteincreme 94% (Wasser, 28% gehärtetes Kokosfett, 3% _Mandelprotein_, Stärke, modifizierte Stärke, Maltodextrin, Säureregulator: Natriumcarbonat, Säuerungskultur), Schnittlauch 3%, Speisesalz, Knoblauch, Zucker, Branntweinessig, Stabilisator: Guarkernmehl, Konservierungsstoff: Kaliumsorbat.

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