Why is the Yogurt-Herb Salad Dressing classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 indicates the product is formulated with industrial ingredients and multiple processing steps; this dressing includes additives such as E14xx (unspecified preservative), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum) plus modified starch, maltodextrin and other thickeners that qualify it as ultra‑processed.

How does the sugar and salt content of this dressing affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each 100 g serving provides 7.9 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited for diabetics, while 1.4 g of salt contributes about 5‑6 % of the recommended daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should use the dressing sparingly.

Is this dressing suitable for gluten‑free, vegetarian, or vegan diets?

The product is labelled gluten‑free and is suitable for vegetarians because it contains no meat, but it is not vegan due to the presence of yogurt and egg yolk.

Lidl • 100 ml

Joghurt-Kräuter Salat-Dressing

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The Yogurt-Herb Salad Dressing belongs to the Fat and sauces family and the Dressings and sauces subgroup, offering a creamy texture from yogurt and herbs while being certified gluten‑free and vegetarian. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added stabilisers such as guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415) and other additives. Nutritionally, it provides a high fat content (19.6 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (1.4 g) and sugars (7.9 g), which balances its creamy appeal with considerations for calorie and sodium intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salad dressings, this yogurt-herb dressing contains markedly more fat (19.6 g vs 12.0 g per 100 g) while its sugar (7.9 g) and salt (1.4 g) are below the category averages of 10.9 g and 5.0 g respectively.

Ingredients

Salat-Dressing mit Joghurt und Kräutern verfeinert. Zutaten: Trinkwasser, 35% Joghurt, Rapsöl, Zucker, Branntweinessig, Speisesalz, Hühnereigelb, modifizierte Stärke, Maltodextrin, Stärke, Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl, Xanthan; Zitronensaftkonzentrat, Gewürze, Kräuter. Kann Spuren von _Soja_, _Senf_ und _Sellerie_ enthalten. Dieses Produkt ist glutenfrei.

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