Why is Plant Based Burger classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The burger is considered ultra‑processed because it includes isolated pea protein, textured protein, refined coconut fat and several industrial ingredients such as methylcellulose (E461) as a thickener and lactic acid (E270) as an acidulant, which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the high saturated fat and salt content of this burger affect people with heart disease or hypertension?

The 11 g of saturated fat and 1.8 g of salt per 100 g can raise LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, respectively, which may increase cardiovascular risk for individuals with heart disease or hypertension, so moderation or alternative lower‑fat options are advisable.

Is this Plant Based Burger suitable for strict vegan and gluten‑free diets?

It is fully vegan, containing no animal‑derived ingredients, but it includes wheat gluten and barley malt extract, so it is not appropriate for a gluten‑free diet.

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Plant Based Burger

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

Plant Based Burger is a vegan meat‑alternative produced in Switzerland that combines pea protein, coconut fat, wheat gluten, barley malt extract and a blend of spices and flavorings. Per 100 g it delivers 205 kcal, 17 g protein, 12 g total fat (11 g saturated), 1.8 g salt, 2.4 g sugars and 3.3 g fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting high saturated fat and salt and modest fiber. While it supplies a high plant‑based protein content typical of the PNNS meat‑alternatives group, its ultra‑processed nature and elevated saturated‑fat and sodium levels reduce its overall nutritional appeal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal205 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat11 g

Carbohydrates5 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based burger, this product contains more fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar and calories, but less fiber and carbohydrates while providing slightly higher protein.

Ingredients

Wasser, texturiertes Erbsenprotein 16%, Kokosfett 11%, Erbsenprotein 3,5%, Weizengluten, Verdickungsmittel Methylcellulose, Inulin, Aroma, Erbsenmehl, färbendes Rote Bete Saftkonzentrat, Branntweinessig, fermentiertes Zwiebelextrakt, Speisesalz, Leinmehl, Gewürze, färbendes Färberdistelkonzentrat, Säuerungsmittel Milchsäure, Gerstenmalzextrakt, Vitamin B12.

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