Why is Affettato vegetale gusto prosciutto cotto classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system places foods that undergo multiple formulation steps, contain isolated ingredients, and use additives in group 4. This slice is built from water, textured vegetable protein, wheat gluten, oils and a range of flavorings, and it includes additives such as lactic acid (E270) as an acidity regulator and agar‑agar (E406) as a gelling agent, plus various natural flavorings and caramelised sugar that contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

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

With only 2.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the slice adds minimal extra glucose, making it relatively safe for blood‑sugar control, but the 1.3 g of salt exceeds the average for plant‑based meats and can contribute to higher blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension should limit portion size.

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

The formulation is entirely plant‑based and contains no animal-derived ingredients, so it meets vegan standards. It is not keto‑friendly because it provides 8.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of sugars. The presence of wheat gluten means it is not gluten‑free. All components are derived from permissible sources, but the product does not carry an official halal certification.

Vemondo, Lidl • 90 g

Affettato vegetale gusto prosciutto cotto

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Affettato vegetale gusto prosciutto cotto is a plant-based meat analogue designed to mimic cooked ham, presented in thin slices. It carries a Nutri-Score of A, reflecting high protein (24.3 g/100 g) and fiber (17 g/100 g) levels, while its NOVA 4 classification signals an ultra-processed product with additives such as lactic acid (E270) and agar-agar (E406). The product is low in sugars and saturated fat but contains a relatively high salt amount (1.3 g/100 g) and moderate total fat (9.5 g/100 g), which balances its overall nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal220 kcal

Fat9.5 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates8.4 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant-based meat substitutes, this slice contains far less sugar (2.2 g vs 10.8 g) and fat (9.5 g vs 13.5 g) per 100 g, but its salt level (1.3 g) is more than double the category average of 0.58 g.

Ingredients

Acqua, 19% preparazione a base di proteine vegetali testurizzate in proporzione variabile (grano, amido di frumento, pisello), 9% glutine di frumento, olio di semi di girasole, 2% proteine di pisello, gelificante: agar-agar; aromi naturali, succo concentrato (ravanello, carota), miscela aromatica (zucchero di canna, estratto di lievito (estratto di lievito, sale), farina di mais, aromi naturali, paprika affumicata, zucchero caramellato, cipolla in polvere, sale, olio di colza), 1% proteine di patata, sale, aceto di mele, correttore di acidità: acido lattico; destrosio.

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