Why is Hachis végétarien aux légumes cuisinés, protéines de soja, thym et basilic classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal combines many industrial ingredients such as soy protein concentrate, flaked potatoes, refined oils and dairy powders, all of which undergo extensive processing; it also lists five additives: mono‑ and diglycerides (E471), diphosphate (E450i), citric acid (E330), rosemary extract (E392) and an unspecified flavouring (E14xx), meeting the criteria for a NOVA 4 product.

How does the salt content of this meal affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 0.71 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes about 14 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum of 5 g daily; while lower than many ready meals, it should still be consumed in moderation by people monitoring their sodium intake.

Is the soy protein in this product a concern for individuals with soy allergy, and what other allergens are present?

Yes, the meal contains soy protein concentrate, which is a listed allergen and must be avoided by anyone with a soy allergy; additional declared allergens include milk, gluten, mustard, crustaceans, fish, molluscs and eggs due to shared manufacturing facilities.

U • 300 g

Hachis végétarien aux légumes cuisinés, protéines de soja, thym et basilic

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Hachis végétarien aux légumes cuisinés, protéines de soja, thym et basilic is a plant‑based, ready‑to‑heat microwave meal classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, offering 125 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (4.5 g), low saturated fat (1.3 g), low sugars (2.8 g), moderate salt (0.71 g), 6.3 g protein and 1.8 g fiber. The formulation includes dairy ingredients (cream, butter, Emmental and mozzarella), soy protein, and several allergens (milk, soy, gluten, mustard, crustaceans, fish, molluscs, eggs) as well as five food additives such as mono‑ and diglycerides (E471), diphosphate (E450i), citric acid (E330) and rosemary extract (E392), making it unsuitable for vegans and for those with related sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal125 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based microwave entrée, this hachis provides fewer calories (125 kcal vs 175 kcal), less fat (4.5 g vs 5.9 g), lower saturated fat (1.3 g vs 1.9 g), lower sugars (2.8 g vs 3.6 g), and substantially less salt (0.71 g vs 3.5 g), while delivering slightly less protein (6.3 g vs 7.2 g) and fiber (1.8 g vs 2.1 g).

Ingredients

Eau, flocons de pomme de terre 6% (pommes de terre, émulsifiant : mono et diglycerides d'acides gras, stabilisant : diphosphate disodique, extrait d'épice, acidifiant : acide citrique, antioxydant : extrait de romarin), protéines de SOJA concentrées 5,3%, poivrons rouges 5,2%, CREME fraîche 4,7%, carottes 3,3%, oignons 3,3%, huile de colza, BEURRE concentré, EMMENTAL râpé 1,9%, LAIT écrémé en poudre, concentre de tomates, ail, amidon transformé de maïs, oignons frits déshydratés 0,6% (oignons, huile de tournesol), basilic 0,6%, MOZARELLA, extraits de légumes, extrait de vin blanc, sel, huile de tournesol, extrait d'épices, arôme naturel de poivre, extrait de malt, thym 0,1%, arôme naturel de muscade et autres épices. Produit fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise poissons, mollusques, crustacés, oeuf, moutarde et gluten.

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