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

The fillets are made from isolated protein powders, refined starches and added flavours, which involve multiple industrial processing steps; the label lists additives such as lactic acid (preservative E270), iron bis‑phosphate and vitamin B12, placing the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt level in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.74 g of salt per 100 g, the fillets exceed the typical meat‑alternative average and represent about a third of the recommended daily maximum of 5 g, so regular consumption could contribute to elevated blood pressure in individuals sensitive to sodium.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No, the formulation contains egg white, wheat gluten and wheat starch, making it unsuitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets, and its carbohydrate content of 5.2 g per 100 g is relatively high for strict keto regimens.

Lidl

Filetti vegetariani

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

Vegetarian fillets are a plant‑based meat alternative marketed by Lidl, belonging to the protein foods dietary family. The product receives a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4), offering a high protein content of 24.5 g per 100 g but a relatively high salt level of 1.74 g and low dietary fiber. Ingredients include wheat gluten, wheat starch, sunflower oil, egg white, soy and pea protein isolates, natural flavour, lactic acid preservative and vitamin B12, and the product contains allergens such as eggs, gluten and soybeans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal199 kcal

Fat8.7 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates5.2 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average meat‑alternative products, these fillets contain far more protein (24.5 g vs 14.7 g), virtually no sugar, slightly less fat, but considerably more salt (1.74 g vs 1.26 g) and less fiber.

Ingredients

Acqua, 8% glutine di frumento, 8% amido di frumento, olio di semi di girasole, albume d'uovo (da allevamento all'aperto) in polvere, proteine di soia isolate, proteine di piselli isolate, aroma naturale, sale, aceto d'alcool, conservante acido lattico, difosfato ferrico, vitamina b12 ( cianocobalamina). 𝙋𝙪𝙤' 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚 𝙙𝙞 𝙨𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙤, 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙥𝙚, 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙡 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚 𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙤.

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