Why is Steak and Sussex ale pie classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pie is grouped in NOVA 3 because it combines several processed ingredients such as wheat flour, added salt and cooking fats, but the label lists zero additives, so no preservative or colour additives are present.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With only 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the pie has minimal impact on blood‑glucose levels, making it relatively safe for diabetics, but the 6.5 g of saturated fat is higher than average and may raise LDL cholesterol, so it should be consumed sparingly by those following a heart‑healthy diet.

Is the milk present in the butter a concern for people with a dairy allergy?

Yes, the butter used in the filling contains milk fat, so anyone allergic to dairy should avoid this pie as it can trigger an allergic reaction.

Higgidy • 200g

Steak and Sussex ale pie

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Steak and Sussex ale pie from Higgidy is a ready‑to‑eat meat pie that belongs to the Composite foods group, specifically the pizza pies and quiches sub‑category. It delivers 220 kcal per 100 g, 10.8 g of fat (including 6.5 g saturated), 1.6 g of sugars and 9.6 g of protein, which is lower in total fat, sugar and energy than the average pie but has a higher saturated‑fat proportion; Nutri‑Score is not provided and it is classified as NOVA 3. The product contains beef, milk (via butter) and wheat gluten, making it unsuitable for vegetarians, those with dairy allergies or gluten intolerance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal220 kcal

Fat10.8 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates21.9 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pie, this steak and ale pie contains less sugar (1.6 g vs 4.14 g), slightly less total fat (10.8 g vs 11.36 g) and lower calories (220 kcal vs 261 kcal), but its saturated fat is higher (6.5 g vs 4.9 g) and it provides marginally less protein, fiber and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Beef (29%), Wheat Flour (contains Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Ale (Barley) (11%), Water, Butter (Milk), Onions, Carrots (5%), Chopped Tomatoes (Tomatoes, Tomato Juice), Cannellini Beans, Butternut Squash Purée, Beef Stock, Cornflour, Free-Range Egg Yolk, Salt, Tomato Purée, Mixed Herbs & Spices, Barley Malt Extract, Brown Linseeds, Cayenne Pepper

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