Why is Veganes Cordon Bleu classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined starches, breaded coatings, a vegan cheese slice, and several functional additives. It includes methylcellulose (E461) as a thickener, anthocyanins (E163) for colour, and an unspecified additive under the E14xx code, all of which are typical of highly processed food items.

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

With 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium. For individuals managing high blood pressure, a typical serving can add noticeable sodium to daily intake, so portion control or pairing with low‑salt foods is advisable.

Is this product suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or soy‑free diet?

The product is fully vegan, but it contains wheat flour and wheat starch (gluten) as well as soy protein, so it is not compatible with gluten‑free or soy‑free dietary requirements.

Vemondo, Klosterwald, Lidl • 200 g

Veganes Cordon Bleu

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

Veganes Cordon Bleu is a plant‑based, breaded meat‑alternative offered by Lidl under the Vemondo/Klosterwald line, presented in a 200 g plastic‑tray. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product containing added starches, emulsifiers and colourants such as methylcellulose (E461) and anthocyanins (E163). Nutritionally it provides 14 g of fat, 7 g of protein and 3.6 g of fiber per 100 g, but its salt level (1.4 g) is moderate and it contains gluten and soy, making it unsuitable for those with related allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal241 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meat‑alternative, this product contains more fat (14 g vs 9.5 g) while offering less sugar (0.5 g vs 1.9 g) and lower salt (1.4 g vs 2.0 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Trinkwasser, Panade (Weizenmehl, Weizenstärke, Speisesalz, Hefe, Gewürze), Rapsöl, 8% vegane Schmelzscheibe auf Basis von Rapsöl (Trinkwasser, 0,6% Rapsöl, modifizierte Stärke, Stärke, Speisesalz, Aroma, färbendes Lebensmittel: Karottenkonzentrat), 6% veganes Erbseneiweiß-Erzeugnis nach Schinken-Art (Trinkwasser, Rapsöl, Verdickungsmittel: Konjak, verarbeitete Eucheuma-Algen, Johannisbrotkernmehl, Methylcellulose; Branntweinessig, natürliches Aroma, Speisesalz, 0,1% Erbseneiweiß, Kartoffelstärke, Zucker, Farbstoff: Anthocyane; Gewürze), 5% texturiertes Weizeneiweiß (Weizeneiweiß, Weizenmehl), 5% texturiertes Sojaeiweiß, Reismehl, Reisflakes, Speisesalz, natürliches Aroma, Branntweinessig, Kartoffelstärke, Leinsaat, Verdickungsmittel: Methylcellulose; Gewürze. Kann Spuren von Sellerie und Senf enthalten.

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