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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it undergoes industrial formulation that adds refined ingredients such as glucose syrup, vegetable oils, modified starch and the antioxidant sodium metabisulphite, and it includes the preservative additive E14xx, all of which go beyond simple cooking of whole foods.

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

With 1.5 g of sugar and 1 g of salt per 100 g, the gratin is lower in both sugar and salt than most ready meals, making it a relatively modest choice for diabetics and people watching blood pressure, but the amounts should still be counted toward daily limits.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The gratin contains whole milk, cheese, cream and milk proteins, so it is not vegan nor halal, and it includes dairy allergens. Its low carbohydrate content may fit a keto plan, and because no wheat or gluten‑containing grains are listed, it is likely gluten‑free, though cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out.

Genusswelt, Netto MD • 400 g

Broccoli-Gratin

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Broccoli‑Gratin is a ready‑to‑heat, one‑dish meal classified under composite foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes glucose syrup, sodium metabisulphite and an E14xx additive. Per 100 g it provides 110 kcal, 7 g fat (1.7 g saturated), 3.1 g protein and 1 g salt, offering higher fat but lower sugar, salt and protein than the average ready‑meal, and it contains milk‑derived allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal110 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates8 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this gratin contains more fat (7 g vs 5.94 g) but less protein (3.1 g vs 7.16 g), and its sugar (1.5 g) and salt (1 g) are well below typical values.

Ingredients

Gegarte Kartoffeln (Kartoffeln, Rapsöl, Antioxidationsmittel Natriummetabisulfit) Broccoliröschen, Vollmilch, pflanzliche Öle (Raps, Sonnenblume), geriebener Käse (Käse [Milch, Speisesalz, Säuerungskulturen, Labaustauschstoff], Stärke), Sahne, Zwiebeln, modifizierte Stärke, Speisesalz, Glukosesirup, Milcheiweiß, Gewürze

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