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

It is considered ultra‑processed because it combines whole food ingredients with refined components such as a soy protein product, a thickening system made of carob seed flour and guar gum (E412), and other processed seasonings, which place it in the NOVA‑4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in PROTEIN BOWL affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sugar content is low at 2.9 g per 100 g, making it suitable for blood‑glucose management, but the salt amount of 1.08 g per 100 g is moderate and can contribute to daily sodium limits, so people with hypertension should monitor portion sizes.

Is PROTEIN BOWL suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

The product is certified vegan and contains no intentional gluten, though trace gluten may be present; with 12 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is low‑carb but not low enough for a ketogenic diet.

LITTLE LUNCH, Little Lunch • 350g

PROTEIN BOWL

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Product Insights

PROTEIN BOWL is an organic, vegan, plant‑based stew packaged in a glass jar, marketed as a ready‑to‑eat meal. It provides 4.6 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 1.5 g fat per 100 g, with low sugar (2.9 g) but moderate salt (1.08 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA‑4 rating for being ultra‑processed. The high legume and vegetable content grants about 72 % fruits‑vegetables‑legumes, while the presence of soy, a food‑grade thickener and the additive guar gum introduces allergens and processing concerns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal86 kcal

Fat1.5 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this bowl contains roughly half the fat, a third of the salt and less than a third of the calories, while its sugar level is slightly below the category average.

Ingredients

21% Linsen gekocht, 18,6% Tomatenpüree, Wasser, 9% Kichererbsen, 8% Zwiebeln, 6% grüne Bohnen, 5% Kidney Bohnen", 5% rote Paprika, Traubensaft (aus Traubensaftkonzentrat), Stärke, Sojaeiweißerzeugnis, Gewürze (Paprika, Knoblauch, Kreuzkümmel, Kümmel, Chili), Meersalz, Sonnenblumenöl, Petersilie, Majoran, Verdickungsmittel (Johannisbrotkernmehl, Guarkernmehl)

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