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

It is rated NOVA 4 because it combines several industrially processed ingredients such as dehydrated soy protein, double‑concentrated tomato puree, refined rapeseed oil and pre‑fried onions, and it includes the food additive methylcellulose (E461) used as a thickener, which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product is low in sugars at 2 g per 100 g, making it suitable for diabetes management, but it contains 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, which is slightly above the average for plant‑based patties and may require sodium‑restricted individuals to limit portion sizes.

Based on its ingredient list, is this patty suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

All ingredients are plant‑derived, so the patty is vegan, but it contains wheat flour and wheat‑derived soy sauce, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet; it is also free from animal‑derived allergens but does contain soy, a common allergen.

U, U Bon & Végétarien • 200 g

Pavés au soja provençal bon et végétarien - 2x100g - 200g

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

The Pavés au soja provençal bon et végétarien are plant‑based protein patties made in France, packaged in plastic and cardboard and bearing the Green Dot and Nutri‑Score A label. They belong to the protein foods category, offering 16 g of protein and 6 g of fiber per 100 g while containing 6.9 g of fat, 2 g of sugars and 1.2 g of salt, and they are classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) with the food additive methylcellulose (E461). Despite the high protein and fiber, the product’s processing level and the presence of soy and gluten allergens may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal154 kcal

Fat6.9 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates3.6 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based patty, this product contains far less sugar (2 g vs 10.1 g) and fat (6.9 g vs 12.2 g), but slightly more salt (1.2 g vs 1.14 g) and markedly more protein (16 g vs 5.6 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, protéines de SOJA déshydratées 21%, purée de tomate double concentré 7%, huile de colza, poivrons jaunes 6%, poivrons rouges 6%, oignons préfrits (oignons, huiles végétales (contient colza et/ou tournesol)), sauce SOJA (eau, SOJA, BLE et sel), ail 1%, vinaigre, basilic 0.9%, épaississant: méthylcellulose, sel, thym. Produit fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise du céleri, oeufs, poissons, lait, mollusques, crustacés et moutarde.

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