Why is MEAT-FREE TASTY SAUSAGES classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as rehydrated textured soy, wheat protein, various oils, stabilisers and flavourings, and it includes the additives sodium alginate (E401), guar gum (E412) and methyl cellulose (E461), which places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the salt content in MEAT-FREE TASTY SAUSAGES affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1.5 g of salt per 100 g, the sausages contribute a moderate amount to daily sodium intake; people with hypertension should limit portion size or balance it with lower‑salt foods to stay within recommended limits.

Is MEAT-FREE TASTY SAUSAGES suitable for a strict vegan and gluten‑free diet?

The product is fully vegan, but it contains wheat protein and rusk derived from wheat, so while it meets vegan criteria it is not gluten‑free and should be avoided by those with gluten intolerance.

RICHMOND • 304 g

MEAT-FREE TASTY SAUSAGES

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Product Insights

MEAT-FREE TASTY SAUSAGES are plant-based, vegan sausages made from water, soy, wheat protein and a blend of stabilisers and flavours. They provide 8.7 g of protein and 6 g of fat per 100 g, with low sugars (0.5 g) but a moderate salt level (1.5 g) and relatively high saturated fat (4.4 g), resulting in a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra-processed classification. The product contains additives E401, E412 and E461 as well as wheat-derived ingredients, so it is not suitable for gluten‑free consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal147 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meat‑alternative, this sausage is lower in sugars (0.5 g vs 1.94 g) and total fat (6 g vs 9.52 g) but has a higher saturated‑fat content (4.4 g vs 1.98 g) while its salt level (1.5 g) remains below the category average of 2.01 g.

Ingredients

Water, Rehydrated Textured Soya and wheat Protein (15%) (Water, Soya Protein, wheat Protein, Salt, Soya Bean Oil, Natural Flavouring), Rusk (wheat), Stabilisers: Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum, Methyl Cellulose; Coconut Oil, soya Protein, wheat Starch, Flavourings, Salt, Potato Fibre, Yeast Extract, Colouring Foods (Beetroot, Safflower; Herbs, Spices, Black Pepper Extract, Capsicum Extract, Coriander Extract, Ginger Extract, Mace Extract, Nutmeg Extract)

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