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

The product uses refined ingredients like glucose syrup, maltodextrin and added flavours, and it includes four regulated additives – the anti‑caking agent E263, the acidity regulator E331, the gelling agent E440 (pectin) and the preservative E509 – which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4).

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

With only 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the steak is low‑sugar and suitable for diabetic meal planning, but its 1.1 g of salt per 100 g is slightly above the average for meat alternatives and should be limited for people watching blood pressure.

Is the egg protein in Pfeffersteak a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes egg protein from free‑range eggs, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product.

Quorn • 195g

Pfeffersteak

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

The product is a Quorn pepper steak, a plant‑based meat analogue made primarily from a mushroom‑based Quorn blend (about 90 % of the formula). It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and provides 12 g of protein and 8.1 g of fiber per 100 g, while containing moderate fat (8.6 g), saturated fat (2.4 g) and salt (1.1 g). However, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes four food additives (E263, E331, E440, E509) as well as allergens such as egg, gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal163 kcal

Fat8.6 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates5.3 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meat‑alternative, this pepper steak contains far less sugar and fat, slightly more salt, but double the protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Quorn Grillsteak 90% (Pilzprodukt Quorn 56%, Zwiebeln, Wasser, Gewürzzubereitung IMaltodextrin, Aromen, Glukose, Kochsalz, Zwiebeln, Säuerungsmittel: E331, Citronensäure und Ascorbin - säure], Rapsöl, _Eiweiss_ (von Eiern aus Freilandhaltung), _Milch_proteinpulver, Tapiokastärke, Verdickungsmittel: Pektin, Festigungsmittel: E263 und E509), Wasser, Glukosesirup getrocknet (enthält _Weizen_), roter, grüner und schwarzer Pfeffer, Kartoffelstärke, Kochsalz, Sonnenblumenöl.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.