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

The snack includes processed ingredients such as rice flour, starch, glucose syrup, a blend of spices, and the binding agent gum arabic (E414); these refined components and flavorings push the product into the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 5 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack can raise blood glucose levels, so diabetics should watch portion sizes, while 1.9 g of salt per 100 g adds to daily sodium intake but is lower than many salty snacks, making it a moderate concern for hypertension.

Is the cashew nut ingredient in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, cashew nuts are a tree nut that can trigger allergic reactions, and the label also warns of possible cross‑contamination with peanuts, so the product is unsuitable for anyone allergic to tree nuts or peanuts.

Farmer, The Snack & Nut Company • 150 g

Cashewkerne - pikant gewürzt

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Cashewkerne - pikant gewürzt is a spicy roasted cashew snack, certified vegan and winner of the 2021 DLG Gold Medal, sold in a 150 g metal can. It delivers a high fat content of 48 g (including 10 g saturated fat) and 21 g of protein per 100 g, with moderate sugar (5 g) and salt (1.9 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of D, placed in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group and an EcoScore of E. While it offers ample protein and an award‑winning flavor, it is ultra‑processed, contains the additive gum arabic (E414), has elevated saturated fat, and may contain traces of peanuts, which are important considerations for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal606 kcal

Fat48 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average roasted cashew snacks, this product has slightly less total fat and sugar, markedly less salt, but considerably higher saturated fat and protein, resulting in a higher calorie count per 100 g.

Ingredients

Cashewkerne, Speisesalz, Reismehl, Stärke, Geliermittel: Gummi arabicum; Zucker, Gewürze, Glukosesirup, Kräuter, Pilzpulver, Gewürzextrakte, Johannisbrotmehl. Kann Spuren von Erdnüssen und anderen Schalenfrüchten enthalten.

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Cashewkerne - pikant gewürzt

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal606 kcal

Fat48 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

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