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

The product combines several refined ingredients such as isolated pea and soy proteins, wheat flour, vegetable oils, starches and a food‑grade thickener, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the only listed additive is methylcellulose (E461) used as a thickening agent.

Is the soy protein in Balletjes a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, soy protein is part of the ingredient list and is identified as an allergen, so individuals with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

Can someone following a strict vegan or gluten‑free diet safely eat Balletjes?

Balletjes are formulated without animal ingredients and are therefore suitable for vegans, but they contain wheat flour and wheat protein, so they are not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

My Vay • 200g

Balletjes

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Balletjes are plant‑based meat‑analogue balls made from pea protein, wheat flour and soy protein, marketed as vegan and vegetarian. Per 100 g they deliver 23 g of protein, 4.6 g of fiber, low sugar (1 g) and modest fat (8.9 g), while salt sits at 1.2 g, comparable to the average for similar products. Despite a Nutri‑Score of A, the product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains the food‑grade thickener methylcellulose (E461) as well as gluten from wheat, which may concern sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal214 kcal

Fat8.9 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates7.6 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for plant‑based meat alternatives, these balls contain roughly four times more protein (23 g vs 5.6 g per 100 g), less fat (8.9 g vs 12.2 g) and sugar (1 g vs 10.1 g) while the salt content (1.2 g) is similar to the category average.

Ingredients

Gehydrateerde plantaardige eiwitten (72%) (water, tarwe-eiwit (14%), soja-eiwit (3%)), erwteneiwit, plantaardige oliën (zonnebloem, raapzaad in wisselende verhoudingen), tarwebloem, azijn, verdikkingsmiddel (methylcellulose), zetmeel, natuurlijke aroma's, aardappelvezels, zout, uienpoeder, knoflookpoeder, gerstemoutextract, zout. Kan ei en melk bevatten.

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