Why is Vegane Maultaschen 2.0 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat semolina, isolated wheat and pea proteins, vegetable oils, thickeners and flavorings that are industrially formulated, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. It contains the additives methylcellulose (E461) as a thickener and mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) as an emulsifier.

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

With 2.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is lower than the average meal sugar level, making it relatively modest for diabetic monitoring, but it still contributes to total carbohydrate intake and should be counted. The 1.3 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and below the average meal salt level, so it can fit into a hypertension‑friendly plan when total daily sodium is kept within recommended limits.

Is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb?

The product is certified vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it includes wheat semolina and wheat protein, so it is not gluten‑free. At 19 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it provides a moderate carb load and is not considered low‑carb, although it can be part of a balanced vegetarian or vegan diet.

BÜRGER • 300 g

Vegane Maultaschen 2.0 mit Fleischgeschmack

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Vegane Maultaschen 2.0 mit Fleischgeschmack is a ready‑to‑eat vegan German‑style dumpling that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It offers a high protein content of 17 g per 100 g and more fiber than the average meal, while containing less sugar (2.8 g) and fat (4.8 g) than typical meals, but it does have higher saturated fat (2.5 g) and moderate salt (1.3 g) and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) with additives methylcellulose (E461) and mono‑ and diglycerides (E471). The product carries vegan and vegetarian labels, includes celery and gluten allergens, and holds a Nutri‑Score of C.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal193 kcal

Fat4.8 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this vegan Maultaschen contains about half the sugar (2.8 g vs 3.6 g), slightly less fat (4.8 g vs 5.9 g) and salt (1.3 g vs 3.6 g), while delivering more than double the protein (17 g vs 7.2 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Wasser, HARTWEIZENGRIESS, Spinat, 8% WEIZENPROTEIN, 7% Erbsenprotein, Pflanzenöl: (Kokos. Sonnenblume, Raps), Zwiebeln, Lauch, Hefeextrakt, WEIZENSTÄRKE, Petersilie, Speisesalz, Verdickungsmittel: Methylcellulose, Dextrose, Gewürze, Aroma, Gewürzextrakte (enthält SELLERIE), Zucker, Emulgator: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren.

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