Why is Mild mustard classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system labels foods with added industrial ingredients as ultra‑processed; Mild mustard includes a stabiliser (xanthan gum), turmeric for colour and flavour, and a natural colourant (curcumin), all of which are manufactured additives, leading to its NOVA 4 classification despite being vegan and preservative‑free.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the mustard adds a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose if consumed in large portions, while its 4.5 g of salt per 100 g approaches the high‑salt threshold and may elevate blood pressure, so diabetic or hypertensive individuals should use it sparingly.

Is Mild mustard suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

Yes, the product contains no animal-derived ingredients and is certified vegan; it is also gluten‑free because none of its components contain wheat or gluten. For a keto diet, the low fat and carbohydrate content is favourable, but the 7.4 g of sugar per 100 g may be too high for strict keto limits, so it should be used in limited amounts.

RICHARD HELLMANNS • 250g

Mild mustard

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Mild mustard is a vegan, preservative‑free condiment classified under the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups. It provides 4.6 g fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 7.4 g sugars and 4.5 g salt per 100 g, delivering 100 kcal, which results in a Nutri‑Score of E and an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 rating due to several additives. While its HDPE bottle earns an Eco‑score of A for recyclability, the product’s high salt level and processed nature limit its overall health appeal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal100 kcal

Fat4.6 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars7.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this mustard has lower sugars (7.4 g vs 10.95 g), less fat (4.6 g vs 12.0 g) and saturated fat (0.2 g vs 2.14 g), provides fewer calories (100 kcal vs 183 kcal), and contains slightly less salt (4.5 g vs 5.02 g), placing it on the lighter side of the category.

Ingredients

Νερό, ξίδι, σπόροι ΜΟΥΣΤΑΡΔΑΣ (16%), ζάχαρη, αλάτι, σταθεροποιητής (κόμμι ξανθάν), κουρκουμάς, εκχύλισμα κνήκου, σιρόπι γλυκόζης, συμπυκνωμένος χυμός λεμονιού, φυσικές αρωματικές ύλες, χρωστική (κουρκουμίνη)

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