Why is the Vegetarian Bean Spread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because several ingredients are industrially refined, such as sunflower oil and the added thickener guar gum (E412); guar gum is the only listed additive, used to improve texture, while the remaining components are whole‑food items like beans, onions and spices.

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

The spread’s low sugar level (2 g per 100 g) adds minimal carbohydrate, making it suitable in moderate portions for people managing blood glucose, but its relatively high salt (1.7 g per 100 g) approaches the high‑salt threshold and may raise blood pressure, so those with hypertension should limit intake.

Is the celery listed as an allergen in this product a concern for people with celery allergy?

Yes; celery is declared as an allergen, and even the small amount present (estimated up to 0.5 g per 100 g) can trigger reactions in individuals sensitive to celery, so they should avoid this spread.

Rossmann, ener Bio (Rossmann) • 180g

Vegetarischer Bohnenaufstrich

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

The Vegetarian Bean Spread is a plant‑based, legume‑based spread marketed as vegan and organic. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 9) and is classified in Nova group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status due to added thickeners and seasonings. The spread offers a good amount of fiber (4.3 g) and protein (5.4 g) while keeping sugars low (2 g), but it is relatively high in fat (16 g) and salt (1.7 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal203 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates8.1 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread, this bean spread provides far less sugar (2 g vs 10.7 g), slightly more fat (16 g vs 14.4 g), a similar salt level (1.7 g vs 1.8 g), and a lower protein content (5.4 g vs 7.2 g).

Ingredients

Wasser, 23 % Bohnen* weiß, 13 % Zwiebeln*, 13 % Sonnenblumenöl*, 8 % Sonnenblumenkerne*, 4% Tomatenmark*, Hefepulver*, Meersalz, 1 % Champi - gnonpulver*, Kartoffelstärke*, Agavendicksaft*, _Sellerie_*, Kardemom*, Majoran* getrocknet, Verdickungsmittel Guarkernmehl*, Pfeffer*, Knoblauch*, Koriander* gemahlen, Muskat*, Ingwer*. *aus kontrolliert biologischem Anbau

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