Why is Veganer Salat pikant classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies heavily on industrial ingredients and processing steps, including a vegan “meat‑like” sausage base, refined oils, and multiple additives such as carrageenan (E407) as a thickener, konjac gum, xanthan gum (E415), citric acid (E330) for acidity, and iron oxide pigments (E172) for color.

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

With 6.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of rapidly absorbable carbs that can raise blood glucose, requiring diabetics to account for it within their carbohydrate budget; the 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, while lower than some spreads, still adds a notable sodium load that may challenge blood‑pressure control for hypertensive individuals.

Is the carrageenan (E407) in this product a concern for people with food sensitivities or digestive issues?

Carrageenan is a sea‑weed‑derived thickener often tolerated by most consumers, but it has been linked to gastrointestinal irritation in sensitive individuals, so people with a history of digestive disorders or carrageenan sensitivity should monitor their reaction or choose carrageenan‑free alternatives.

My Vay • 200 g

Veganer Salat pikant

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Veganer Salat pikant is a spicy vegan prepared salad that functions as a plant‑based spread, classified under the PNNS groups “Salty snacks” and “Salty and fatty products.” Per 100 g it provides 284 kcal, 26 g of fat (high), 1.8 g of salt (high), 6.5 g of sugars (moderate), 1.5 g of protein (low) and 1.8 g of fiber (moderate). The product carries a Nutri‑Score of D, is labeled as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), contains several additives such as carrageenan (E407), xanthan gum (E415), citric acid (E330) and colorants, and lists celery and mustard as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal284 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars6.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread, this product contains substantially more fat (26 g vs 18.9 g), higher sugar (6.5 g vs 2.6 g) and calories (284 kcal vs 210 kcal), while its salt level is lower than the average (1.8 g vs 2.9 g).

Ingredients

34% Vegane Wurst nach Art einer Fleischsalatgrundlage auf Basis von Rapsöl und Sonnenblumenmehl (Wasser, 7% Rapsöl, 0,9% Sonnenblumenmehl, Verdickungsmittel: Carrageen, Konjak, Xanthan; natürliches Aroma, Speisesalz, Kichererbsenprotein, Erbsenprotein, Stärke, Gewürze, modifizierte Stärke, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure; Dextrose, Farbstoff: Eisenoxide und Eisenhydroxide, Hickoryholzrauch, Buchenholzrauch, Maltodextrin), Rapsöl, Wasser, 10% Gurken, 6% Paprika, Zucker, 4% Zwiebeln, Äpfel, Branntweinessig, Stärke, modifizierte Stärke, Speisesalz, natürliches Aroma (enthält _Sellerie_), Säureregulator: Natriumacetate, _Senfsaat_, Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl, Xanthan, Johannisbrotkernmehl; Dextrose, Gewürze, Farbstoff: Paprikaextrakt.

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