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

It is made from refined wheat flour, water, yeast and many processed ingredients such as dried glucose syrup, rapeseed oil and cheese powder, and it includes the additives sodium acetate (E262), citric acid (E330), diphosphates (E450) and sodium carbonates (E500), which together place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content in Pitataschen affect a hypertensive or low-sodium diet?

With 2.1 g of salt per 100 g the rolls contribute about 840 mg of sodium, which can quickly add up if consumed in several portions and should be limited by people managing blood pressure.

Is the presence of wheat gluten in Pitataschen a problem for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

Yes, the main ingredient is wheat flour and the product is labelled with a gluten allergen, so it is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten-free diet.

Eridanous • 240 g e

Pitataschen

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pitataschen are ready-to-eat bread rolls sold by Lidl, classified in the cereals and potatoes family as bread. Per 100 g they provide 267 kcal, 9.1 g protein, 4.1 g fat (0.6 g saturated), 47 g carbohydrates and 3 g fibre, with low sugars (3.2 g) but a relatively high salt level (2.1 g) that the Nutri-Score labels as high. The product falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group and contains several food additives (E262, E330, E450, E500) as well as dairy (cheese powder) and soy, making it unsuitable for strict vegan or gluten-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal267 kcal

Fat4.1 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates47 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar baked breads, Pitataschen contain less sugar (3.2 g vs 4.8 g), less fat (4.1 g vs 5.5 g) and lower salt (2.1 g vs 4.0 g), but also provide less dietary fiber (3 g vs 5.4 g).

Ingredients

Búzaliszt, ivóvíz, sütőélesztő, burgonyapehely, 2,7 % magozott, zöld olívabogyó (olívabogyó, étkezési só, étkezési sav: citromsav), repceolaj, almaecet, étkezési só, szárított glükózszirup, 1% sajtpor, savanyúságot szabályozó anyag: nátrium-acetátok; térfogatnövelő szerek: difoszfátok, nátrium-karbonátok; búzamalátaliszt, kukoricakeményítő. Szóját tartalmazhat.

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