Tesco, Tesco plant chef • 300g
Leak and mushroom bangers
Product Insights
Leak and mushroom bangers are plant‑based sausages positioned as vegetarian and vegan meat alternatives within the meat‑alternative group of the PNNS classification. They carry a Nutri‑Score of A and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering low fat (9 g), low saturated fat (0.8 g), moderate sugar (1.9 g) and salt (0.93 g) per 100 g, with a high fiber content of 8 g but a modest protein level of 7.4 g. The formulation includes several food additives such as methyl cellulose (E461), beetroot red (E162) and citric acid (E330), reflecting its processed nature.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average vegetarian sausage, Leak and mushroom bangers contain more sugar but less fat, saturated fat, salt, calories and carbohydrates, while providing roughly double the dietary fiber and lower protein content.
Ingredients
Water, Closed Cup Mushroom (20%), Leek (14%), Rapeseed Oil, Pea Protein (6%), Red Onion, Potato Fibre, Stabiliser (Methyl Cellulose), Rice Flour, Chickpea Flour, Garlic Purée, Flavourings, Salt, Dextrose, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Thyme, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, Cornflour, Garlic Powder, Fennel, White Pepper, Maltodextrin, Colour (Beetroot Red), Mushroom Extract, Ferric Diphosphate, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Zinc Oxide, Vitamin B12
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