Why is Pickled Red Cabbage classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra-processed because the formulation includes added sugar, a synthetic sweetener (saccharins, E954), spirit vinegar, and barley malt extract, all of which go beyond simple preservation and make it a NOVA 4 product.

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

The product contains 4.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is higher than the average for similar foods and can raise blood glucose levels, while its salt at 0.4 g per 100 g is relatively low and less likely to impact blood pressure.

Is the barley malt in Pickled Red Cabbage a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, barley malt contains gluten, so the product is not suitable for individuals who must avoid gluten.

Freshona • 320 g

Pickled Red Cabbage

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Pickled Red Cabbage by Freshona is a plant-based vegetable pickle that falls under the Salty snacks group. It delivers a Nutri-Score of A, very low fat and saturated fat, and a high vegetable content of about 72 % while providing only 0.3 g fat and 0.1 g saturated fat per 100 g. However, it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), contains added sugars, a saccharin sweetener (E954) and a small amount of salt (0.4 g per 100 g), and includes barley malt which introduces gluten.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal30 kcal

Fat0.3 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4.9 g

Sugars4.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical food category averages, this pickled cabbage has dramatically lower fat, saturated fat and salt, but its sugar level (4.9 g/100 g) exceeds the average of 2.63 g.

Ingredients

Red Cabbage, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Acid: Acetic Acid; Roasted Barley Malt Extract, Sweetener: Saccharins

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