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

The stew is considered ultra‑processed because it is a ready‑to‑heat canned product that includes refined ingredients such as modified starch, rapeseed oil, and several food‑industry additives like ascorbic acid (E300), citric acid (E330) and a smoke flavouring (E14xx), which raise its NOVA rating to 4.

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

With 1.5 g of sugars and 1 g of salt per 100 g, the stew is relatively low in both nutrients, making it suitable for moderate consumption by people with diabetes or high blood pressure, provided it fits within their overall daily limits.

Is the mustard in Linseneintopf Vegetarisch a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, mustard is listed as an allergen in the ingredient list, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this product.

Erasco • 800g

Linseneintopf Vegetarisch

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Linseneintopf Vegetarisch is a plant‑based lentil and vegetable stew packaged in a 800 g metal can, classified in the Soups family of foods. It provides 3.6 g of protein and 1.8 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping saturated fat low at 0.1 g, but it contains 1 g of salt and 1.5 g of sugars, giving it a moderate Nutri‑Score of B. The product falls into NOVA group 4, indicating ultra‑processed status, and includes additives such as ascorbic acid (E300), citric acid (E330) and a smoke flavouring, with mustard listed as an allergen.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal69 kcal

Fat0.9 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal soup, this lentil stew contains less fat, sugar and salt while delivering slightly more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wasser, gekochte Linsen 33%, Kartoffeln 7,7%, Möhren 7,0%, modifizierte Stärke, Salz, Senf (Wasser, Senfsaaten, Branntweinessig, Salz, Gewürze), Rapsöl, Tomatenmark, Zucker, Aromen, Hefeextrakt, Wein-Branntweinessig, Petersilie, färbender Paprikaextrakt, Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure, Raucharoma.

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