Why is Meat free bacon style rashers classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from a blend of water, sunflower oil, wheat protein, pea protein, starches and a suite of processed functional ingredients; the listed additives are carrageenan (E407), konjac (E425), xanthan gum (E415), sodium alginate (E401) and methyl cellulose (E461), which place it in the ultra‑processed category.

Is this product suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free diet, and are there any common allergen concerns?

The product is certified vegan, but it contains wheat protein (gluten) and trace amounts of barley, peach and orange, so it is not gluten‑free and may trigger reactions in people allergic to those ingredients.

How does the low sugar yet moderate‑high salt content affect consumers with diabetes or hypertension?

The very low sugar (0.9 g/100 g) makes it a safe choice for blood‑glucose control, but the salt level (1.4 g/100 g) is above the average for this category and can contribute to higher blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension should limit portion size.

Asda • 180g

Meat free bacon style rashers

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Meat free bacon style rashers are a 180 g pack of vegan bacon alternatives produced by Asda. They belong to the plant‑based protein PNNS group, carry a Nutri‑Score of B, are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and provide 9.3 g protein, 8.3 g fiber, 13 g fat, 0.9 g sugars and 1.4 g salt per 100 g. The formulation includes gluten‑containing wheat protein and several food additives (E401, E407, E415, E425, E461), as well as flavourings and fruit extracts that may trigger peach, orange or barley allergies.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal200 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates6.6 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based meat analogue (10.1 g sugar, 12.2 g fat, 1.14 g salt per 100 g), this product contains far less sugar, slightly more fat and a modestly higher salt level.

Ingredients

Water, Sunflower Oil, _Wheat_ Protein, Maize Starch, Thickeners (Carrageenan, Konjac, Xanthan Gum), Pea Protein, Stabilisers (Methyl Cellulose, Sodium Alginate), Flavourings, Vegetable Fibre (Pea, Potato, Carrot), Sea Salt, Yeast Extract, Cornflour, Maltodextrin, _Barley_ Malt Extract, Vegetable and Fruit Extracts (Hibiscus, Black Carrot, Peach, Orange), Rapeseed Oil.

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