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

The cutlet includes several highly processed components such as rehydrated textured soy protein, concentrated wheat flour, refined sunflower oil and multiple isolated plant proteins, which pushes it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It also contains the additives methylcellulose (E461) used as a thickener and potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative.

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

With only 1.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is suitable for low‑sugar diets and does not pose a risk for blood‑glucose spikes. However, it provides 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, which is slightly above the average for plant‑based foods and may need to be limited by people managing hypertension.

Is Cotoletta veg suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or other strict diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, so the cutlet is fully vegan. It contains wheat flour and gluten, so it is not gluten‑free, and it lists soy, wheat, celery, mustard and lupin as allergens or possible traces, making it unsuitable for those with corresponding sensitivities.

kioene • 200 grammi

Cotoletta veg

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Cotoletta veg is a 200 g plant‑based meat analogue cutlet produced by Kioene, formulated with textured soy protein, wheat breadcrumbs, sunflower oil and a blend of other plant proteins. It delivers 13 g protein and 4.1 g fiber per 100 g while remaining low in sugars, but it also contains 14 g fat, 1.4 g salt and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) with a Nutri‑Score of C. The product carries the FSC label, is free from added sugars and palm oil, yet includes the additives methylcellulose (E461) and potassium sorbate (E202) and may trigger soy, wheat, celery, mustard or lupin allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal258 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based product, this cutlet contains dramatically less sugar (1.3 g vs 10.1 g per 100 g), markedly more protein (13 g vs 5.6 g), slightly higher fat (14 g vs 12.2 g) and salt (1.4 g vs 1.1 g).

Ingredients

Proteine di SOIA concentrate testurizzate e reidratate 40%, panatura (farina di GRANO tenero tipo "0", acqua, sale, lievito di birra, estratto di limone, prezzemolo), olio di semi di girasole, acqua, proteine di patate, glutine di GRANO, proteine di pisello, amidi, addensante: metilcellulosa; aromi naturali, sale, succo di limone concentrato in polvere, estratto di lievito, fibra di pisello, cipolla disidratata, aglio disidratato, conservante: sorbato di potassio. Può contenere SEDANO, SENAPE e LUPINI.

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