Why is Delikatess Brühe Knorr classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains refined salt, flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, dinatrium quanylat, dinatrium inosinate), added aromas, palm oil and starch, all of which are typical of highly processed food products, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g it poses minimal impact on blood glucose, but the 1.08 g of salt (≈430 mg sodium) can contribute significantly to daily sodium limits, making it less suitable for strict hypertension management.

Is the presence of celery in this broth a concern for people with celery allergy or for those avoiding common allergens?

Yes, celery appears as both celery root and celery seed, and the product is labeled with a celery allergen warning, so individuals allergic to celery should avoid it; the label also notes possible traces of wheat, rye, barley, egg, soy, milk and mustard.

Knorr • ca.300g für 16 L. | 2.8g auf 150ml

Delikatess Brühe Knorr

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Delikatess Brühe Knorr is a dehydrated vegetable broth marketed as a plant-based food. It scores a Nutri-Score C, belongs to the NOVA 4 ultra-processed group, and provides only 4 kcal, 0.5 g fat, 0.5 g protein and 0.5 g carbohydrates per 100 g, with a relatively high salt level of 1.08 g. The low calorie and fat content make it suitable for low-energy diets, but the presence of flavor enhancers such as MSG, palm oil, and potential allergens like celery, gluten, milk and soy may be undesirable for some consumers.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal4 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Cholesterol0 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

While its sugar, fat, saturated fat and calorie content are dramatically below the average values for dried broths (0.5 g vs 33 g sugar, 0.5 g vs 7 g fat, 0.1 g vs 4.6 g saturated fat, 4 kcal vs 318 kcal), its salt concentration (1.08 g) remains close to the category mean of 5.4 g.

Ingredients

Jodiertes Speisesalz, Geschmacksverstärker (Mononatriumglutamat, Dinatriumquanylat, Dinatriuminosinat), Aromen, Palmöl, Stärke, 2,1% Zwiebeln, 1,3% Karotten², 1,1% Knoblauch², Hefeextrakt, 0,5% Petersilie², KNOLLENSELLERIE, Speisesalz, SELLERIESAMEN, Muskatnuss, Tomaten, Liebstöckel², Zwiebelsaftkonzentrat, Sonnenblumenöl. Kann Weizen, Roggen, Gerste, Hafer, Ei, Soja, Milch, Senf enthalten. Aus nachhaltigem Anbau.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.