Why is Groentespread Gegrilde Paprika Bruine Boon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 4 rating reflects the use of multiple industrial ingredients and processing steps; the label lists additives E202 (preservative), E415 (modified corn starch thickener), E410 and E412 (stabilisers), E509 (acid regulator) and E407 (gelling agent), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the spread provides more carbohydrate than the average plant‑based spread and can raise blood glucose levels, requiring moderation for diabetics. The salt amount (0.79 g per 100 g) is lower than the category average but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should account for it in their total salt budget.

Is this spread suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb (keto) diets?

The product is certified vegan because all ingredients are plant‑derived, but it contains wheat semolina, so it is not gluten‑free. At 14 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it exceeds typical keto limits, making it unsuitable for strict low‑carb diets.

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Groentespread Gegrilde Paprika Bruine Boon

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Product Insights

Groentespread Gegrilde Paprika Bruine Boon is a plant‑based spread that falls within the Fats & Oils category of the PNNS dietary classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is rated NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation that includes several food additives such as E202 (preservative), E415 (thickener), E410 and E412 (stabilisers), E509 (acid regulator) and E407 (gelling agent). Nutritionally it provides 3.5 g protein and 3.1 g fiber per 100 g, but also contains 3.6 g sugars and 0.79 g salt, making it moderately sweet and salty while still offering a decent fiber boost.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal166 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based spread (≈2.35 g sugars, 10.55 g fat, 1.33 g salt per 100 g), this spread is higher in sugar, slightly lower in fat and noticeably lower in salt.

Ingredients

Bruine boon, geroosterde paprika, plantaardige olie (raap, koolzaad), 8,2% paprika, 3,6% tomatenpuree, tarwegriesmeel, suiker, water, azijn, 1,1% tomaten-pureeconcentraat, verse knoflookpuree, zout, gemodificeerd maïszetmeel, specerijen, verdikkingsmiddel (E415), conserveermiddel (E202), zetmeel (aardappel, tarwe), oregano, stabilisator (E412, E410), dextrose, zuurteregelaar (E509), geleermiddel (E407).

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