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

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because its formulation includes refined oils, emulsifiers, acidity regulators and colourants that are industrially processed; the listed additives are lecithin (E322), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), citric acid (E330) and carotene (E160a).

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

With zero sugars, the spread does not raise blood glucose, making it suitable for diabetics, and its 0.2 g of salt per 100 g is well below the average for spreads, which is favorable for hypertension, though the high total fat should be considered in overall dietary planning.

Based on its ingredients, is Plant Margarine suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed components are plant‑derived, so the spread is vegan and gluten‑free; its very low carbohydrate and sugar content also makes it compatible with a keto regimen, while the high fat level aligns with keto macronutrient ratios.

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Pflanzen Margarine

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Plant Margarine is a plant‑based spread that falls under the Fat and sauces / Fats category of the PNNS classification. It delivers 80 g of fat (including 21 g of saturated fat) per 100 g, has virtually no sugars, 0.2 g of salt, a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing emulsifiers (E322, E471), citric acid (E330) and carotene colour (E160a) as well as palm oil. While it provides a source of unsaturated fatty acids, the high fat content, presence of palm oil and several additives may be drawbacks for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal720 kcal

Fat80 g

Saturated Fat21 g

Monounsaturated Fat43 g

Polyunsaturated Fat16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread, this margarine contains slightly more total fat (80 g vs 76.6 g) and calories, but less saturated fat, sugar, and salt.

Ingredients

Rapsöl 49,5%, pflanzliche Fette (Palm, Palmkern), Wasser, Emulgatoren (Lecithine,Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren), Speisesalz 0,2%, Aroma, Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure), Vitamin D, Farbstoff (Carotin). Hoher Gehalt an einfach ungesättigten Fettsäuren.

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