Why is Vegetarian Spinach & Cheddar Cheese Lattice Slices classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined wheat flour, added palm oil, a stabiliser, flavourings and several food‑grade additives; the four additives listed on the label are colour (E160a – carotene), acidity regulator (E330 – citric acid), stabiliser (E461 – methyl cellulose) and flour‑treatment agent (E920 – L‑cysteine).

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content of this product impact a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving contains 8.3 g saturated fat, a high level that can raise LDL cholesterol, and 0.69 g salt, a moderate contribution to daily sodium; therefore the slice is not ideal for people managing cardiovascular risk or hypertension and should be eaten sparingly.

Is Vegetarian Spinach & Cheddar Cheese Lattice Slices suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free diets?

No; the slice contains mature cheddar cheese, whole milk and single cream, providing dairy, and its base dough uses wheat flour, which contains gluten, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free consumers.

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Vegetarian Spinach & Cheddar Cheese Lattice Slices

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a vegetarian spinach and mature cheddar cheese lattice slice, classified as a composite food within the pizza pies and quiches group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls into NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with four listed additives (E160a, E330, E461, E920) and ingredients such as palm oil and stabiliser. Nutritionally it is high in fat (15.7 g), saturated fat (8.3 g) and calories (≈300 kcal) while providing modest protein (8.6 g), modest sugar (2.6 g) and a decent fiber amount (2.2 g), but it contains milk allergens and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal249 kcal

Energy1046 kJ

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pie, this slice provides more fat (15.7 g vs 11.36 g), saturated fat (8.3 g vs 4.89 g) and calories (≈300 kcal vs 261 kcal), but less sugar (2.6 g vs 4.14 g), less salt (0.69 g vs 2.24 g), lower protein (8.6 g vs 10.8 g) and slightly more fiber (2.2 g vs 1.58 g).

Ingredients

Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin], Water, Spinach (13%), Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (11%), Whole Milk, Palm Oil, Leek, Single Cream (Milk) Modified Maize Starch, Potato, Salt, Yeast, Rapeseed Oil, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Flavouring (contains Milk), Sugar, Pea Protein, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, White Pepper, Potato Starch, Flour Treatment Agent (L-Cysteine), Nutmeg, Turmeric, Colour (Beta - Carotene), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Lovage Extract. Allergy Advice For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. ✓ Suitable for vegetarians

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