Why is Vegane Salami Chorizo-Style classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on isolated plant proteins, refined oils and flavor extracts that require extensive industrial processing. The ingredient list does not include any listed food additives (additives_n = 0), but it does contain processed components such as wheat gluten, coconut fat, textured plant protein, smoked paprika and natural flavorings, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

At 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the salami can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited by people managing diabetes. Its salt level of 3.05 g per 100 g is considered high and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should consume it only occasionally and balance it with low‑salt foods.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes. Wheat gluten makes up 37 % of the formulation and is also present in wheat starch, so the product is not suitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Billie Green • 70 g

Vegane Salami Chorizo-Style

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

The product is a vegan chorizo‑style salami, classified in the PNNS groups "Fish Meat Eggs" and "Processed meat". It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food, with high saturated fat (7.3 g/100 g) and salt (3.05 g/100 g) but also provides 30 g of protein and 3.3 g of fiber per 100 g. While it offers a plant‑based protein source, the high fat, salt and sugar content mean it should be consumed sparingly as part of a balanced diet.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal256 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat7.3 g

Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical meat‑alternative products, this salami contains less total fat (11 g vs 18.6 g) but more saturated fat (7.3 g vs 6.8 g) and nearly double the sugars (3.6 g vs 1.6 g), while its salt level is slightly below the average (3.05 g vs 3.5 g).

Ingredients

37% Weizengluten, Trinkwasser, Kokosfett, Knoblauch, Zitronensaft aus Zitronensaftkonzentrat, Speisesalz, 3% Texturiertes Pflanzenprotein (Weizenprotein, Erbsenprotein), Rapsöl, färbende Lebensmittel: Paprikakonzentrat, Karottenkonzentrat, Rettichkonzentrat, Apfelkonzentrat, Schwarze Johannisbeere Konzentrat, Rote Beetesaftkonzentrat; Flohsamenschalen gemahlen, Zwiebel, Karotten, Gewürze, Kräuter, Paprika Öl Extrakt, Dextrose, geräucherte Paprika (Paprika, Rauch), Zitrusfaser, Hefeextrakt, Weizenstärke, natürliches Aroma, Reismehl, Tomatenpulver, Gewürzextrakt, Rauchsalz (Speisesalz, Rauch).

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