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

The spread combines processed vegetable oils, dairy ingredients and several isolated food‑grade substances, which matches the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods. It includes mono‑ and diglycerides, lecithin, potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative, and carotenes (E160a) as a colour, plus modified starch and emulsifier blends.

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

At 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g the product is low‑carbohydrate and does not pose a significant glycemic risk for people with diabetes. However, the same amount of salt (0.5 g per 100 g) contributes a moderate sodium load, which can be problematic for hypertension if the spread is consumed in large quantities.

Is the butter and milk present in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The formulation lists butter, buttermilk and milk‑derived flavourings, all of which trigger the milk allergen warning and may cause reactions in individuals with dairy allergy or lactose sensitivity.

Lätta • 225 g

Lätta au beurre | mit Butter

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Lätta au beurre with butter is a spreadable vegetable‑fat margarine that also contains 10 % dairy butter and buttermilk, packaged in a plastic cup. Per 100 g it provides 355 kcal, 39 g fat (17 g saturated), 0.5 g sugars and 0.5 g salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification. While the spread is low in sugar and calories compared with typical margarines, its high saturated‑fat and salt levels, inclusion of palm oil and three food additives (carotene, potassium sorbate and mono‑/diglycerides) and the presence of milk allergens limit its suitability for low‑fat, vegan or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal355 kcal

Fat39 g

Saturated Fat17 g

Carbohydrates1.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average spreads, this product contains about one‑seventh the sugar, roughly half the total and saturated fat, and a slightly higher salt amount, resulting in markedly lower calories but a relatively high salt density.

Ingredients

Trinkwaser, pflanzliche Ole und Fette (Raps, Palm,Shea), 10% BUTTER, BUTTERMILCH,Modifizierte Stärke, Meersalz (0,5%), Emulgatoren (Mono-und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäurer, Leaithine), Konservierungsstoff Kaliumsorbat, Saverungsmittel (Milchsaure), natirliche Aromen (mit MILCH), Vitamine (A, D),Farbstoff (Carotin)

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