Why is Veganer Aufschnitt Typ Salami classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it is a highly formulated meat analogue that relies on isolated plant proteins and multiple functional ingredients; its additive list includes carrageenan (E407), konjac (E425), methylcellulose (E461), guar gum (E412), and iron oxides (E172) used for texture and color.

How does the high salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

At 2.1 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides nearly double the average salt level for similar items, which can raise blood pressure and should be limited or avoided by individuals managing hypertension.

Is this product suitable for strict vegan and gluten‑free diets?

Yes, all listed ingredients are plant‑derived, making it vegan, but it contains wheat‑derived gluten, so it is not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

REWE,REWE Beste Wahl,Windau • 80 g (5 x 16 g)

Veganer Aufschnitt Typ Salami

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Veganer Aufschnitt Typ Salami is an 80 g pack of plant‑based protein salami made from potato and pea protein, sold in German supermarkets and suitable for a vegan diet. Its nutrition per 100 g shows 19 g of fat, 2.1 g of salt, 5 g of protein and 3.5 g of sugars, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA classification of 4, while it also contains gluten. The formulation includes several additives such as carrageenan, konjac, methylcellulose, guar gum and iron oxides, which contribute to its status as an ultra‑processed product.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal216 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates5.5 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based meat analogue, this vegan salami contains about 19 g fat and 2.1 g salt per 100 g, roughly 56 % more fat and nearly double the salt, while its sugar level of 3.5 g is well below the typical 10 g.

Ingredients

Wasser, Rapsöl, Kartoffelprotein 8%, Erbsenprotein 7%, Verdickungsmittel (Carrageen, Konjak, Methylcellulose, Guarkernmehl), Stärke, Leinmehl, Speisesalz, färbende Lebensmittel (Paprikaextrakt, Bockshornkleeextrakt, Rote-Bete-Saftkonzentrat), Aromen, Gewürze, Gewürzextrakte, Zucker, Farbstoff Eisenoxide und Eisenhydroxide, _Gerstenmalzextrakt_.

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