Why is All Steak pie classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pie is made from many industrially processed components such as refined wheat flour, margarine that includes palm and rapeseed oils, flavor enhancers like monosodium glutamate (E621), and powdered beef and ale flavorings; these processed ingredients place it in NOVA group 4, which denotes ultra‑processed foods.

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

With only 1.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the pie adds minimal simple carbs, making it less problematic for blood‑glucose control, but its 1.05 g of salt (≈ 450 mg sodium) contributes to daily sodium intake and may be unsuitable for strict hypertension management if consumed in large portions.

Is the wheat flour in this pie a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes; wheat flour is the primary ingredient and is listed as an allergen, so the product is not safe for anyone with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Pukka • 210 g

All Steak pie

Composite Foods

Product Insights

All Steak pie is a ready‑to‑heat meat pie that belongs to the pizza pies and quiches group of composite foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with ingredients such as margarine, flavor enhancers (including monosodium glutamate), and palm‑derived fats. Nutritionally it offers 230 kcal per 100 g with relatively low sugar (1.1 g) and salt (1.05 g), but the fat content (12.6 g) and saturated fat (6.6 g) are above average, and it contains gluten, milk and beef allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal230 kcal

Fat12.6 g

Saturated Fat6.6 g

Carbohydrates19.8 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pie, this steak pie contains less sugar (1.1 g vs 4.14 g) and lower salt (1.05 g vs 2.24 g) but higher total fat (12.6 g vs 11.36 g) and saturated fat (6.6 g vs 4.89 g).

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (contains: Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Beef (16%), Water, Margarine (contains: Palm & Rapeseed Fats & Oils, Water, Salt), Ale (Barley) (8.5%), Onion, Carrots (6.5%), Modified Maize Starch, Beef Flavour Powder, Ale Flavour Powder, Garlic Puree, Salt, Parsley, Thyme, Barley Malt Extract, Flavour Enhancer: Monosodium Glutamate, Butter (Milk), Black Pepper

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