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

The NOVA 4 label applies because the spread is made from refined ingredients such as isolated vegetable proteins, starches, oils and several industrial additives; the listed additives are xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412) used as thickeners, as well as a tocopherol‑rich antioxidant extract.

How does the saturated fat and salt content affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

With 13 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the spread contributes a high amount of the recommended daily limit, which can raise LDL cholesterol levels; the salt level of 0.8 g per 100 g is moderate but still adds to daily sodium intake, so people managing heart disease or high blood pressure should consume it sparingly.

Is this spread suitable for a vegan diet despite containing trace allergens like soy and nuts?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, so the product meets vegan criteria, but it does contain soy, cashews, almonds and other nuts, so individuals with nut or soy allergies should avoid it.

Verde amore • 130 gr

Spalmabile vegetale

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Spalmabile vegetale is a plant‑based cheese spread substitute classified in the salty and fatty products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is marked as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with high saturated fat (13 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.8 g per 100 g), while containing no added sugars and providing 6 g of protein and 1.8 g of fiber per 100 g. The product is lactose‑free, vegan‑friendly, but includes allergens such as nuts, gluten, soy, mustard, celery and lupin, and uses additives E415 (xanthan gum) and E412 (guar gum).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal203 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat13 g

Carbohydrates5.6 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread, this product has slightly lower total fat and sugar, much lower salt, but its saturated fat is more than double the category average.

Ingredients

Preparazione a base di ANACARDI (acqua, ANACARDI 10%), olio di cocca, amidi di patate, proteine di semi di girasole, sale, proteine di potate, aromi naturali, antiossidante: estratto ricco di tocoferola, addensanti: gomma di xanthan, gomma di guar; vitamina D, vitamina B12, colture starter. Può contenere MANDORLE, CEREALI CONTENENTI GLUTINE, SOIA, SEDANO, SENAPE e LUPINI.

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