Why is Linsentopf mit Würstchen classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains many industrial ingredients such as processed pork sausage, bacon, modified starches, flavorings, and preservation agents; the label lists additives E330 (citric acid) and E412 (guar gum) plus other flavorings, which place it in NOVA 4.

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

With only 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g, it is low-sugar and suitable for diabetes management, but the 0.99 g of salt contributes about 4 % of the recommended daily limit and should be considered in a hypertension-friendly plan.

Based on its ingredient list, is this lentil stew suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten-free diets?

No; the product contains pork sausage, bacon, milk, egg and mustard, making it non-vegan and non-halal, it includes carbohydrates from lentils and potatoes so it is not keto-friendly, and possible wheat traces mean it cannot be guaranteed gluten-free.

Erasco • 400g

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Product Insights

Linsentopf mit Würstchen is a canned ready-to-eat lentil stew with pork sausages, classified as a one-dish meal. Per 100 g it provides 75 kcal, 4.2 g protein, 1.9 g fat (0.7 g saturated), 1.7 g fiber and 0.99 g salt, giving a Nutri-Score of C. It falls in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product, and contains additives such as citric acid (E330) and guar gum (E412) alongside several allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal75 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates9.4 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned meals, this stew has markedly lower sugar (1.4 g vs 3.57 g), fat (1.9 g vs 5.94 g), salt (0.99 g vs 3.55 g) and energy (75 kcal vs 174 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wasser, 32% gekochte Linsen, 6,0% Bockwurstscheiben (Schweinefleisch, Trinkwasser, jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumjodat), Gewürze, Dextrose, Stärke, Geliermittel: Carrageen Stabilisator: Diphosphat, Gewürzextrakte Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure, Rauch), 5,9% Kartoffeln, 5,7% Möhren, modifizierte Stärke, Senf (Wasser, Senfsaaten, Branntweinessig, Salz, Gewürze), Salz, Tomatenmark, Zucker, Hefeextrakt, Speck (Schweinebacke, Salz, Rauch), färbender Paprikaextrakt, Petersilie, Dextrose, Aroma, Raucharoma, Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure, Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl. Kann Spuren von Weizen Gluten), Soja, Ei, Milch und Sellerie enthalten.

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