Why is Wiener Wurstchen classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sausage is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several industrial ingredients beyond the meat itself, such as the preservative sodium nitrite (E250), the antioxidant ascorbic acid (E300), the stabiliser diphosphate (E450), and added iodized salt, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content of Wiener Wurstchen affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

At 1.6 g salt per 100 g, the sausage contributes a noticeable amount of sodium that can raise blood pressure, while 11 g of saturated fat per 100 g may increase LDL cholesterol; both factors make it less suitable for diets aimed at lowering cardiovascular risk.

Is the trace of mustard in Wiener Wurstchen a risk for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the label states that the product may contain traces of mustard, so anyone with a confirmed mustard allergy should avoid it or consult a healthcare professional before consumption.

Schmalzle • 400g

Wiener Würstchen

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Product Insights

Wiener Wurstchen are pork‑based sausages that belong to the processed‑meat group, containing about 85 % pork meat, water and a blend of spices. Per 100 g they provide 280 kcal, 25 g fat (including 11 g saturated fat), 13 g protein and 1.6 g salt, while sugars and fiber are negligible. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri-Score of E, reflecting its high saturated‑fat and salt levels, and it includes additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), ascorbic acid (E300) and diphosphate (E450), with possible traces of mustard and celery.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal280 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average pork sausages, Wiener Wurstchen contain more fat (25 g vs 18.6 g) and saturated fat (11 g vs 6.8 g), slightly more energy (280 kcal vs 255 kcal), but less salt (1.6 g vs 3.5 g), sugar and protein.

Ingredients

Schweinefleisch¹ (85%), Trinkwasser, jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumiodat), Gewürze (Liebstöckel, Chili, Ingwer, Knoblauch, Koriander, Muskat, Muskatblüte, Paprika, Pastinake, Pfeffer, Zwiebel, Kümmel, Kardamom), Stabilisator: Diphosphate; Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure; Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit; Schafsaitling, Buchenholzrauch. Kann Spuren von Senf und Sellerie enthalten.

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