Why is Gewürz Ketchup Curry classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on refined ingredients such as added sugars (sugar and dextrose), modified starch, and multiple food‑type additives; the listed additives are citric acid (E330), guar gum (E412) as a thickener, monosodium glutamate (E621) as a flavor enhancer, and a caramel syrup used for color.

How do the high sugar and salt levels in this curry ketchup affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 28.8 g of sugars per 100 ml can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetic individuals, while the 2 g of salt contributes to increased sodium intake and may raise blood pressure, making it less suitable for those managing hypertension.

Is Gewürz Ketchup Curry suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is vegan, as it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, and it is gluten‑free because no wheat or gluten‑containing components are listed; however, it is not keto‑friendly due to its high carbohydrate (28.8 g sugars and 31.3 g total carbs per 100 ml) content.

Hela, Hella • 500ml

Gewürz Ketchup Curry

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is a plant‑based curry ketchup, classified in the “Fat and sauces” group of foods. It carries a NOVA 4 label, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation, and its Nutri‑Score is not assigned, while it contains 28.8 g of sugars and 2 g of salt per 100 ml, which are high compared with typical condiments. Positive aspects include a low fat content (0.3 g) and inclusion of tomato base and curry spices, but the presence of several additives (E330, E412, E621, and a caramel syrup) and high sodium and sugar levels may be concerns for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal134 kcal

Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates31.3 g

Sugars28.8 g

Proteins0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment (10.95 g sugar, 12.01 g fat, 5.02 g salt per 100 g), this curry ketchup delivers far more sugar, far less fat, and about half the salt.

Ingredients

Tomatenzubereitung (Trinkwasser, Tomatenmark, Branntweinessig), Zucker, Dextrose, Curry (enthält Senf), Kochsalz, modifizierte Stärke, Verdickungsmittel (Guarkernmehl), Geschmacksverstärker (Mononatriumglutamat), Karamellzuck - sirup, Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure), Kräuter. Kann Spuren von Sellerie enthalten.

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