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

With 2 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is lower than the typical meat‑alternative average, so it contributes modestly to carbohydrate intake for diabetics, but it still adds 1.34 g of salt per 100 g, which can be significant for people managing high blood pressure and should be accounted for within daily sodium limits.

Is HERTA Knacki Veggie suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No. The formulation contains powdered egg white, making it non‑vegan, and includes wheat gluten, so it is not gluten‑free. It is, however, suitable for lacto‑ovo vegetarian consumers who avoid meat but accept eggs and gluten.

Herta, Knacki • 140 g

HERTA Knacki Veggie Saucisses végétales x4 -140g

Q: Why is HERTA Knacki Veggie classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined ingredients such as isolated plant proteins, powdered egg white and wheat gluten, and includes multiple food‑grade additives like potassium lactate (E326), potassium acetate (E261), sodium ascorbate (E301), lycopene colour (E160d), guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415) and methylcellulose (E461), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

Composite Foods

Product Insights

HERTA Knacki Veggie are plant‑based sausages marketed as vegetarian alternatives, belonging to the composite foods and one‑dish meals group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with several additives such as potassium lactate (E326), potassium acetate (E261), sodium ascorbate (E301), lycopene (E160d), guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415) and methylcellulose (E461). Nutritionally, the sausages are high in protein (15 g per 100 g) and fiber (2 g), but also contain a high fat level (20 g per 100 g) while keeping sugar low (2 g) and salt moderate (1.34 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal256 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates3 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meat‑alternative, this product provides far more protein and less sugar and salt, but its fat content is over three times higher than the category average.

Ingredients

Eau, huile de colza, GLUTEN de BLE (12,9%), blanc d'OEUF en poudre (4,2%), arômes naturels, Conservateurs : lactate de potassium, acétate de potassium; gélifiants : méthylcellulose, farine de graines de caroube; sel, vinaigre d'alcool, isolat de protéines de pois (0,9%), épices, épaississant: gomme xanthane, stabilisant : gomme guar, tomate en poudre, amidon de BLÉ, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, panais, extrait d'épices, poireau, colorant : lycopène. Peut contenir : SOJA, LAIT.

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