Why is Hoisin no duck wrap classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The wrap combines many industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, multiple protein isolates, flavorings, raising agents and acidity regulators, which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods; the declared additives are E260 (acetic acid), E296 (malic acid), E450 (diphosphates) and E500/E500ii (sodium bicarbonate).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this wrap affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 4.1 g of sugar and 0.72 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes moderate carbohydrates and a moderate sodium load; diabetics should count the sugars within their total carb allowance, and hypertensive individuals should monitor portion size because the salt can contribute to increased blood pressure.

Is Hoisin no duck wrap suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diet?

The wrap is fully vegan as it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it is not gluten‑free because it includes wheat flour, wheat gluten and barley malt; it is also unsuitable for a keto diet due to its high carbohydrate content (27.5 g per 100 g).

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Hoisin no duck wrap

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Hoisin no duck wrap is a plant‑based sandwich classified in the composite foods and sandwiches groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 4, and provides 185 kcal, 8.9 g protein, 1.9 g fiber and low added sugars, while its fat (3.9 g), saturated fat (1.3 g) and salt (0.72 g) are moderate. However, the product is ultra‑processed, contains four listed additives (including sodium bicarbonate, diphosphates, malic acid and acetic acid), and lists gluten and soy as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal185 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates27.5 g

Sugars4.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this wrap contains far less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories but also supplies less than half the typical protein amount.

Ingredients

Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, five spice protein strips (20%) (water, wheat protein, wheat gluten, potato protein, pea protein isolate, sunflower oil, pea starch, wheat starch, flavouring, pea protein, dextrose, star anise, barley malt extract, cinnamon, fennel seed, black pepper, clove), Chinese leaf, white cabbage, spinach, palm oil (certified sustainable), muscovado sugar, spring onion, sugar, white onion, cornflour, rapeseed oil, tomato paste, soya bean, cider vinegar, coriander, molasses, barley malt vinegar, salt, raising agents (sodium bicarbonate, diphosphates, malic acid), ginger, beetroot juice from concentrate, parsley, concentrated lemon juice, wheat starch, cassia, black pepper, paprika, fennel seed, star anise, acidity regulator (acetic acid), clove ALLERGY ADVICE:

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