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

The pies are made from refined wheat flour, added sugars, multiple oils and a range of functional ingredients such as emulsifiers, stabilisers and preservatives, which classify them as ultra‑processed. Listed additives include E202 (potassium sorbate), E296 (malic acid), E330 (citric acid), E331/E331iii (trisodium citrate), E401 (sodium alginate), E422 (glycerol), E450/E450i (disodium diphosphate), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), and E500/E500ii (sodium bicarbonate).

How does the high sugar content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 30.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the pies can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making them unsuitable for diabetic meal plans. The salt level (0.37 g/100 g) is relatively low compared with typical processed foods, so it is less of a concern for hypertension, but the overall calorie and sugar load still outweigh any benefit for blood‑pressure management.

Is this product suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

No. The formulation contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, and whey powder plus milk proteins, which are dairy ingredients, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free or vegan.

Tesco • 65 g x 6

Bramley Apple Pies 6 Pack

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bramley Apple Pies 6 Pack are vegetarian apple pies sold by Tesco, each pouch weighing 65 g and packaged in a card box with a foil pot, PET tray and PET film. Per 100 g they provide 358 kcal, 11.5 g fat, 30.3 g sugars, 1.7 g fibre and 0.37 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and being classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed. The pies contain allergens (gluten from wheat flour and milk from whey powder), palm oil linked to threatened species, and several additives such as E202, E330 and E471, which may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal358 kcal

Fat11.5 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates58.7 g

Sugars30.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet pie, this product contains slightly less fat (11.5 g vs 17.6 g) and salt (0.37 g vs 2.0 g) but considerably more sugar (30.3 g vs 29.0 g), resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Sugar, Bramley Apple (13%), Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Apple Purée, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Dextrose, Modified Maize Starch, Maltodextrin, Humectant (Glycerol), Water, Glucose Syrup. Whey Powder (Milk), Acidity Regulators (Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Trisodium Citrate), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Salt, Raising Agents (Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Lemon Concentrate, Emulsifier (Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Gelling Agent (Sodium Alginate), Milk Proteins. Allergy

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