Why is Knorr Secret d'Arômes Bouillon Ail Persil classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes refined vegetable fats (palm oil and fully hydrogenated palm oil), modified potato starch, a flavor enhancer (sodium glutamate, E621) and other flavorings (E14xx). These industrial ingredients and processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

The bouillon is very low in sugar (0.5 g per 100 g), making it suitable for diabetic meal planning. It contains 0.47 g of salt per 100 g, which translates to about 0.05 g per tablet; while modest, multiple servings can contribute noticeable sodium, so people managing hypertension should monitor total intake.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, so the product is vegan and halal‑compatible. It contains no wheat or barley, making it gluten‑free. With only 0.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and minimal sugar, it fits well within a ketogenic menu when used in typical serving sizes.

Knorr, Secret d'Arômes • 90 g

Knorr Secret d'Arômes Bouillon Ail Persil 9 Tablettes 90g

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Knorr Secret d'Arômes Bouillon Ail Persil is a 90 g pack of nine dehydrated garlic‑and‑parsley broth tablets. It belongs to the bouillon/cube segment of plant‑based condiments, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). Per 100 g it offers very low sugar, fat and calories but contains a modest amount of salt (0.47 g) and limited protein and fiber, adding flavor with few calories while the sodium level merits attention.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal9 kcal

Fat0.6 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar dehydrated broth products, this cube supplies only 0.5 g sugar, 0.6 g fat and 0.47 g salt per 100 g, far below the category averages of 10.93 g sugar, 15.32 g fat and 1.04 g salt.

Ingredients

Graisses végétales (palme, palme totalement hydrogénée), amidon modifié de pomme de terre, sel, exhausteur de goût : glutamate de sodium, ail² : 5,7%, sucre, extrait de levure, arômes, amidon, persil² : 1,3%, curcuma, jus de citron (jus de citron, maltodextrine). ²Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture durable : 7%.

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