Why is Gemüsebouillon Würfel classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific ingredients contribute to this classification?

NOVA 3 denotes foods that undergo industrial processing such as mixing, heating or addition of substances; the bouillon cube contains refined palm oil, yeast extract, and a blend of dehydrated vegetables and spices, all of which are manufactured and combined in a facility, leading to its processed status.

How does the salt content in this vegetable bouillon cube affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1 g of salt per 100 g, the cube is relatively low in sodium compared with many bouillon products, but a single serving (typically one 2‑3 g cube) still adds about 0.02‑0.03 g of salt, which should be accounted for in a low‑sodium diet for hypertension.

Is this vegetable bouillon cube suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and low‑sugar diets?

Yes, the product is certified vegan and gluten‑free, contains no added sugars, and its natural sugar content is below 0.5 g per 100 g, making it compatible with those dietary preferences.

Alnatura, Alnatura GmbH • 66 g

Gemüsebouillon Würfel

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Gemüsebouillon Würfel is a vegetable bouillon cube classified under the "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces" groups. It offers a low‑fat (0.5 g), low‑sugar (0.5 g) and low‑saturated‑fat profile, but contains a moderate amount of salt (1 g per 100 g) and minimal protein, earning it a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 3 rating. The product is certified vegan, gluten‑free and organic, yet it includes palm oil, which raises sustainability concerns, and contains celery, a potential allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal5 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average processed food, this bouillon cube contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 10.95 g) and fat (0.5 g vs 12.01 g) per 100 g, and its salt level (1 g) is also well below the typical 5.02 g.

Ingredients

Meersalz 48 %, Palmöl*, Reisvollkornmehl*, Lauch* 3,3 %, Hefeextrakt*, Zwiebeln* 2,5 %, Karotten* 2,3 %, SELLERIE*, Tomaten*, Liebstöckelblätter*, Knoblauch* Muskatnuss*, Petersilie*, SELLERIEBLÄTTER*, Kurkuma*, Pfeffer*, Thymian*, Rosmarin* Basilikum* *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft.

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Alnatura

290 g