Why is Fond pour sauces et cuissons veau classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines highly refined ingredients such as glucose syrup, potato starch and wheat flour with several additives, including monosodium glutamate (E621) as a flavor enhancer, maltodextrins, combined vegetable oils, onion concentrate, rosemary extract (E392) as an antioxidant, succinic acid (E363) as an acidity regulator, and a blend of natural flavors that contain egg, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 16 g of sugars and 22.8 g of salt per 100 g, the stock can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose for diabetics and significantly increase sodium intake, which may raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals; therefore it should be used sparingly and balanced with low‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the flavoring component explicitly lists egg as an ingredient, so the product must be avoided by anyone who is allergic to egg.

Carrefour • 110 g

Fond pour sauces et cuissons veau

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Fond pour sauces et cuissons veau is a French‑made dehydrated veal stock sold in a 110 g plastic pot, intended to be rehydrated for sauces and cooking. It belongs to the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with high levels of added glucose syrup, maltodextrins and flavor enhancers. Nutritionally, it provides 311 kcal per 100 g, with 58 g carbohydrates (16 g sugars), 22.8 g salt and 10 g protein, offering a quick flavor boost but also a very high sugar and salt load and contains allergens such as egg and gluten.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal15 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates3 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar condiments (≈11 g sugar, 12 g fat, 5 g salt per 100 g), this veal stock contains about 45 % more sugar, one‑third the fat and roughly four‑times the salt.

Ingredients

Ingrédients de la préparation déshydratée : Fécule de pomme de terre, sel, farine de _blé_, maltodextrines, sucre, tomate 6,9%, arômes 3,4%, extrait de malt d'_orge_, huile de tournesol, viande de veau 2,4%, arôme naturel, extrait de levure, carotte 1%, ail, jus concentré d'oignon, laurier, thym, romarin, poivre noir, antioxydant : extraits de romarin. Peut contenir des traces de crustacés, oeufs, poissons, soja, lait, céleri, mollusques

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