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

The product combines refined rapeseed oil, dairy, egg yolk and several industrial ingredients such as modified starch, glucose‑fructose syrup, xanthan gum (E415), sorbic acid (E200), citric acid (E330) and calcium disodium EDTA (E385), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and fat content in Salatcreme affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 9.2 g of sugars and 26 g of fat per 100 g, the dressing can raise blood glucose and increase caloric intake, while its 1.8 g of salt contributes to sodium load; diabetic individuals should limit portions for blood‑sugar control, and people with hypertension should monitor overall salt consumption despite the modest salt level.

Is the egg yolk in Salatcreme a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the product contains 2.3 % egg yolk, and egg is listed as a declared allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this dressing.

Knorr

Salatcreme

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Salatcreme is a creamy salad dressing from the Fat and sauces family, marketed by Knorr. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, delivering 26 g of fat, 2.3 g of saturated fat, 9.2 g of sugars and 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, which means it is high in fat but lower than average in sugar and salt. The formulation includes several additives such as xanthan gum (E415), sorbic acid (E200), citric acid (E330), calcium disodium EDTA (E385) and unspecified flavourings, and it contains allergens egg, milk and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal288 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars9.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical salad dressing, Salatcreme provides roughly double the fat (26 g vs 12 g) while offering slightly less sugar (9.2 g vs 10.95 g) and lower salt (1.8 g vs 5.02 g).

Ingredients

Trinkwasser, 25 % Rapsöl, 15 % JOGHURT, Zucker, Kräuteressig (Branntweinessig, Kräuterextrakt), modifizierte Stärke, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, 2,3 % _EIGELB_, Speisesalz, Senf (Trinkwasser, _SENFSAATEN_, Branntweinessig, Speisesalz, Gewürze, Aromen), Verdickungsmittel (Xanthan), Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure), Konservierungsstoff (Sorbinsäure), Antioxidationsmittel (Calcium-Dinatrium-EDTA).

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