Why is Vegane Levervurst Fein classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines many isolated ingredients such as pea protein, modified starch, bamboo fibers and rapeseed oil, and it includes functional additives like xanthan gum (E415), tara gum (E417) and other thickening agents, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high salt and fat content of this vegan sausage affect people with hypertension or heart‑related conditions?

At 2 g of salt per 100 g, the product exceeds the average salt level for meat alternatives and can raise blood pressure, while the 20.9 g of fat – especially saturated fat at 1.6 g – contributes extra calories and may increase LDL cholesterol, making it less suitable for those managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is Vegane Levervurst Fein suitable for a strict vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diet?

The sausage is fully vegan, but it contains wheat‑based fibers and modified starch, so it is not gluten‑free; its carbohydrate content (about 10 g per 100 g) and relatively high calorie density also make it unsuitable for a keto regime.

LIDL, Ponnath, Vemondo • 150g

vegane Levervurst Fein

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

Vegane Levervurst Fein is a vegan meat‑alternative sausage sold by LIDL under the Ponnath/Vemondo brand. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it provides 275 kcal, 20.9 g fat (high), 7.5 g protein (moderate), 7.7 g fiber (high) and 2 g salt (high), while sugars are low at 1.3 g. As a protein‑rich plant‑based meat analogue (PNNS protein foods), it offers a good fiber boost and vegan suitability, but the high fat and salt levels and the presence of several additives (E415, E417, etc.) limit its healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal275 kcal

Fat20.9 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates10.3 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meat‑alternative, this product contains markedly more fat (20.9 g vs 9.9 g) and salt (2 g vs 1.3 g), lower protein (7.5 g vs 14.7 g) and similar sugars, making it a higher‑calorie, higher‑fat option.

Ingredients

Wasser, 20% Rapsöl. 6% Erbseneiweiß, modifizierte Stärke, 4% Ackerbohneneiweiß, fraktioniertes Erbsenmehl. Bambusfasern, jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumiodat). Verdickungsmittel: Tarakernmehl, Xanthan: natürliches Aroma, Gewürze, Weizenhalmfasern, Zucker, Maltodextrin, färbende Lebensmittel (Paprikaöl-Extrakt, Rote Bete-Extrakt), Dextrose, Gemüsebouillon [Speisesalz, Dextrose, Gemüse in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen (Zwiebeln, Lauch, Weißkohl, Pastinaken, Karotten), Gewürze], Gewürzextrakte.

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