Why is Burgan Chik'N classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes several industrial steps such as protein texturisation, oil blending and flavour addition, and it includes the stabiliser hydroxypropyl‑methylcellulose (E464) as a processed additive, which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With only 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the patty is low‑sugar and generally safe for diabetes management, but its 0.9 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and may need to be limited for people with hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is Burgan Chik'N suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free?

The patty is certified vegan and vegetarian, contains no animal‑derived ingredients, and has a high fat content that fits a moderate‑to‑high‑fat keto plan, but it is not labelled gluten‑free and may contain trace gluten, celery, nuts or mustard, and halal status is not declared.

Vegan Deli

Burgan Chik'N

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Burgan Chik'N is a plant‑based vegan patty made by Vegan Deli, composed mainly of textured pea protein, water, onions and vegetable oils. It delivers 10 g of protein and 4.6 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugars low at 1.1 g, but its fat content is 17 g (including 2 g saturated) and salt 0.9 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA 4 classification as an ultra‑processed food. As a vegetable‑protein product it fits within the PNNS group of plant‑based proteins, is certified vegan and vegetarian, yet contains the additive hydroxypropyl‑methylcellulose (E464) and may have trace gluten, celery, nuts or mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal228 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates6.3 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based meat analogue (10.9 g sugars, 15.3 g fat, 1.0 g salt and 6.2 g protein per 100 g), Burgan Chik'N contains dramatically less sugar, more fat, slightly less salt and considerably more protein.

Ingredients

Eau, protéine de pois texturée (17%), oignon, huile de coco, huile de colza, arôme naturel d'extrait de levure, concentré de betterave rouge, épices, stabilisateur (hydroxypropylméthylcellulose), farine de lin, fibre de psyllium, sel. Peut contenir des traces de gluten, céleri, fruits à coque et moutarde.

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