Why is croq soja blé légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The snack is made from many industrially refined components such as rehydrated soy and wheat proteins, powdered egg white, cheese, butter and a suite of flavorings and stabilisers; it also includes the additives E202 (potassium sorbate), E331 (sodium citrate), E407 (carrageenan) and E440 (pectin), which together trigger the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 5.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause noticeable blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics, while the 1.3 g of salt (≈ 520 mg sodium) contributes a moderate amount of sodium that may raise blood pressure, so both groups should limit portion size and monitor overall daily intake.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No. It contains soy and wheat (gluten), as well as dairy ingredients (cheese, butter, skimmed milk powder) and egg white, so it is unsuitable for vegan, dairy‑free and gluten‑free diets.

Le Gaulois végétal, Le gaulois • 200 g

croq soja blé légumes x 2

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Product Insights

croq soja blé légumes x 2 is a 200 g French‑made breaded snack that combines rehydrated soy and wheat protein, a tomato‑based sauce with vegetables, and a melted cheese layer, all coated in breadcrumbs. It falls into the One‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 classification, offering 11 g of protein, 2.4 g of fiber and low saturated fat, but also presents 12 g of total fat, 5.1 g of sugars and 1.3 g of salt per 100 g. The product is labeled vegetarian, GMO‑free and low in saturated fat, yet it contains milk, egg white, cheese, butter and additives E202, E331, E407 and E440, which means it is not suitable for vegans and may trigger common allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars5.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based meal (174 kcal, 5.9 g fat, 3.6 g sugar, 3.6 g salt, 23 g carbohydrates, 7.2 g protein, 2.1 g fiber), this product delivers more calories, higher total fat and protein, elevated sugar, lower salt and fewer carbs, and slightly more fiber.

Ingredients

Ingrédient ( à la mise en œuvre ) : Préparation de protéines de SOJA et de BLÉ : 44% (protéines de SOJA réhydratées : 23% (dont eau, huile de colza), protéines de BLÉ réhydratées :13% (dont eau), eau, blanc d'OEUF en poudre, flocons de pomme de terre, arômes naturels, sel), panure : 26% (eau, farine de BLÉ, sel, levure, épices), sauce tomate cuisinée : 20% (purée de tomate, tomate et jus de tomate : 8.8%, eau, oignon, courgette, gélifiants : pectine et carraghénanes, ail, BOULGOUR (BLÉ), poivron rouge, aubergine, olive noire, huile d'olive vierge extra, basilic, sucre, huile de tournesol, sel, poivre blanc, conservateur : sorbate de potassium), FROMAGE fondu : 10%(FROMAGE : 5.3%, eau, poudre de LAIT écrémé, protéine de LAIT, sels de fonte : citrate de sodium, BEURRE). Huile de tournesol. Peut contenir des traces de céleri, moutarde.

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