Why is No Chicken Burgers classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra-processed because it combines refined flours, added oils, stabilisers and several food‑industry additives rather than whole foods; the listed additives are methyl cellulose (stabiliser), sodium carbonates (raising agent), diphosphates (raising agent) and paprika extract (flavouring/color).

How does the sugar and salt content in No Chicken Burgers affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.4 g of sugars per 100 g the product is lower in sugar than many conventional burgers and is unlikely to cause major glucose spikes, but its 1.08 g of salt per 100 g contributes about 27% of the WHO recommended daily limit, which can be problematic for people managing hypertension and should be consumed in moderation.

Is the wheat flour in No Chicken Burgers a concern for people with gluten intolerance, and does the palm oil raise sustainability issues?

Wheat flour provides gluten, so the product is not suitable for gluten‑free diets. It also contains a small amount of palm oil, which is linked to deforestation and biodiversity loss, making it a sustainability concern for environmentally conscious consumers.

Plant Menu • 227 g

No Chicken Burgers

Composite Foods

Product Insights

No Chicken Burgers are plant-based composite food items marketed as vegetarian and vegan hamburger alternatives. Per 100 g they deliver 9.2 g of protein, 3.9 g of fiber and 29.8 g of carbohydrates, but also contain 17.6 g of fat (3.6 g saturated) and 1.08 g of salt, with low sugars at 2.4 g. The product carries a Nutri-Score of A, is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra-processed food, includes gluten from wheat flour and a small amount of palm oil, and lists four additives (methyl cellulose, sodium carbonates, diphosphates, and paprika extract).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal322 kcal

Fat17.6 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates29.8 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for meat-alternative burgers, this product has lower fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar, but roughly half the protein and more than double the fiber.

Ingredients

Water, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Wheat Protein, Rapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Rice Flour, Kibbled Onion, Palm Oil, Stabiliser: Methyl Cellulose; Pea Fibre, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Salt, Wheat Starch, Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Raising Agents: Sodium Carbonates, Diphosphates; Yeast, Sugar, White Pepper, Acidity Regulator: Citric Adid; Thyme, Sage, Parsley, Tomato Powder, Rosemary, Allspice, Coriander, Ginger, Sunflower Seed Oil, Black Pepper Extract, Paprika Extract, Garlic Extract, Onion Oil, Marjoram, Flavouring

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