Why is Hähnchenbrustfilet classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is a cooked, sliced meat product that includes added salt, sugar, sunflower oil, spice extracts and vinegar, plus three food additives: sodium citrate (E331) as a stabiliser, sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, and sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content of 2.44 g per 100 g affect people who need to limit sodium, such as those with hypertension?

At 2.44 g of salt per 100 g (about 976 mg of sodium), a typical serving can provide roughly 40 % of the recommended maximum daily salt intake, so regular consumption may contribute to elevated blood pressure and should be limited for hypertensive individuals.

Is this chicken breast slice suitable for diets like keto, gluten‑free, or halal?

The product is low in carbohydrates, making it compatible with a keto diet, and it does not contain wheat or other gluten sources, so it is gluten‑free; however, because it contains added nitrite and is not certified halal, it is not appropriate for strict halal or vegan diets.

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Product Insights

The product is an organic sliced chicken breast fillet from Rewe, marketed as a cooked poultry ham and classified in the processed meat family. Nutritionally it offers a high protein content of 24.5 g per 100 g with very low fat (2 g) and carbohydrates (1 g), but it contains a relatively high salt level of 2.44 g and includes three food‑type additives (sodium citrate, sodium ascorbate and sodium nitrite). It receives a Nutri‑Score of D, falls into NOVA group 4 for ultra‑processed foods, and its overall environmental impact is rated D on the Eco‑Score.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for processed meats, this chicken breast slice contains far less fat (2 g vs 18.6 g), saturated fat (0.4 g vs 6.8 g) and calories (122 kcal vs 255 kcal), more protein (24.5 g vs 18.4 g), while its salt (2.44 g) is lower than the average 3.5 g but still relatively high.

Ingredients

Hähnchenfleisch', Meersalz, Traubenzucker', Sonnenblumenöl', Gewürzextrakte', Branntweinessig', Stabilisator Natriumcitrate, Antioxidationsmittel Natriumascorbat, Konservierungsstoff Natriumnitrit.

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