Within the range of products aimed at the most veggies, the Valencian supermarket opted to introduce a new sausage in 2018: the vegan sausages from Mercadona. They are located in the stand along with the rest of this type of food, usually meat and even very varied, but without being of animal origin. They offer from their outward appearance a flesh-colored and its label clearly specifies that it is a product for vegan. But what are these sausages and what ingredients do they contain exactly? In this article we will tell you everything about this alternative.
Product Features
The first thing that stands out when we meet them in the supermarket They are its refrigerated container identical to that of the rest of sausages. In this aspect, they maintain that format without novelties, those that we do find so much in the Lighter colour of the product and its content, of course. Another point in common is in its quantity: 400 grams divided into two packages of five units each. Its general name is «vegan sausage with pea protein and cooked with a smoky flavor. From the usual brand Farmer, come from Cuenca, where they are manufactured.
Among the specific labels and certifications we detect that they are gluten-free, colorings and preservatives free and that, in addition, they have the 'Green Point' seal. What they do contain are additive various such as calcium sulfate, sodium alginate, or guar gum. These vegan sausages from Mercadona They are aimed at both vegans and the group of celiacs, therefore. The texture they offer is smooth, they are well achieved and their smell is pleasant. Regarding the healthy aspect, it is a clear product that is quite processed, classified within the group 4 of NEW, so it is advisable to moderate its consumption.
Ingredients of these vegan sausages from Mercadona
Water, sunflower oil, pea protein by 6%, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, various stabilizers (additives), starch, salt, spices and their extracts, dextrose, ferric pyrophosphate mineral and flavorings. These are all the ingredients of the vegan sausages from Mercadona. On the other hand, in Nutriscore has been rated with the letter C, since it contains the following nutritional composition per 100 grams:
- 197 Kcal of energy
- 15 grams of fat (with 1,9 saturated fatty acids)
- 8,5 grams of carbohydrates
- 0,5 grams of fiber
- 8 grams of protein
- 3,3 grams of sugars
- 1,8 grams of salt (with 0,72 sodium)
If compared to other sausages vegetables From the marketIn these values we find a greater amount of salt and sugars but less of both fats and proteins, as well as calories.
