Why is Boulettes au soja tomate et basilic bon et végétarien classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on industrial ingredients such as isolated soy protein, refined rapeseed and sunflower oils, added sugar, and a thickening agent; the only listed additives are methylcellulose (E461) and an unspecified additive coded E14xx, both of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.1 g of sugar and 0.91 g of salt per 100 g, the ball provides slightly more sugar than the average plant‑based meal but considerably less salt; diabetics should monitor portion size to keep carbohydrate intake in check, while hypertensive individuals can include it in a balanced diet if overall daily sodium remains within recommended limits.

Is the soy protein in this product a concern for people with soy allergy or other dietary restrictions?

Yes. The product contains 17 % dehydrated soy protein, which is a major allergen, so anyone allergic to soy should avoid it; it is otherwise vegan, gluten‑free except for possible cross‑contamination, and free from animal‑derived ingredients.

U, U Bon & Végétarien • 200 g

Boulettes au soja tomate et basilic bon et végétarien - 200g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

These soy‑tomato‑basil balls are a refrigerated, ready‑to‑eat one‑dish meal that falls under the composite foods and one‑dish meals categories. They earn a Nutri‑Score of A and are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, reflecting the presence of isolated soy protein, refined vegetable oils and additives such as methylcellulose (E461). Nutritionally, they provide high protein (14 g) and fiber (5.7 g) per 100 g, but contain elevated fat (9.6 g) and moderate sugar (4.1 g) and salt (0.91 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal182 kcal

Fat9.6 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates6.6 g

Sugars4.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based ready meal, this soy‑tomato‑basil ball contains about twice the protein (14 g vs 7.2 g) and fiber (5.7 g vs 2.1 g), while its fat is roughly 60 % higher (9.6 g vs 5.9 g) and its carbohydrates are a third of the norm (6.6 g vs 23 g).

Ingredients

Eau, protéines de SOJA déshydratées 17%, huiles végétales (colza, tournesol en proportion variable), purée de tomate double concentré 9%, tomates 8%, sauce tomate 8% (tomate, huile végétale de tournesol, oignons, sucre, sel, basilic), basilic 4%, oignons, vinaigre, sucre, épaisissant : méthylcellulose, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, sel, plante aromatique. Produit fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise du céleri, gluten, lait, mollusques, oeuf et poissons.

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