Plant Chef Tesco, Tesco • 454g
Meat-Free Mince
Product Insights
Meat-Free Mince is a plant-based, legume-derived protein product marketed as a vegan alternative to ground meat. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed status despite its low total fat (1.7 g), low saturated fat (0.29 g) and high protein content (≈17 g per 100 g). Nevertheless, it contains moderate salt (0.69 g), a small amount of added sugars, and allergens such as soy and gluten, which may be concerns for some consumers.
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average meat-alternative, this mince provides far less fat (1.7 g vs 9.5 g) and salt (0.69 g vs 2.0 g) but slightly more sugar (2.3 g vs 1.9 g).
Ingredients
Rehydrated Textured Soya Protein (95%), Rapeseed Oil, Yeast Extract, Malted Barley Extract, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cornflour, Dextrose, Salt, White Pepper, Water.
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