Why is L'Authentique Vegan classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because the patty is made from refined ingredients such as de‑oiled soy flour, isolated wheat gluten, refined sunflower oil and flavoring, and it undergoes multiple industrial processing steps, even though no additives are listed on the label.

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

The low sugar amount (2.8 g per 100 g) is favorable for blood‑glucose control in diabetes, but the salt level (1.1 g per 100 g) is near the average for similar products and may require monitoring for people with hypertension.

Is the soy and wheat gluten in this product a concern for individuals with soy or gluten allergies?

Yes, the patty contains de‑oiled soy flour and wheat gluten, both of which are common allergens, so it is not suitable for people with soy allergy or celiac disease/gluten intolerance.

Soy • 180 g (2x90 g)

L'Authentique Vegan

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

L'Authentique Vegan is a plant‑based patty made from soy flour, wheat gluten and whole‑grain wheat, falling under the cereals and derivatives PNNS group and marketed as an organic vegan meat analogue. It earns a Nutri‑Score of B, delivers 19 g of protein per 100 g and contains low sugars (2.8 g) but has moderate saturated fat (1.5 g) and salt (1.1 g), placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Positive aspects include high protein, organic certification and vegan status, while drawbacks are its ultra‑processed nature, presence of gluten and soy allergens, and modest levels of saturated fat and salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal281 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based patty, it provides nearly three times more protein (19 g vs 5.6 g per 100 g), less than a third of the typical sugar content (2.8 g vs 10.1 g), and about half the saturated fat (1.5 g vs 2.95 g), while its salt level (1.1 g) is close to the category average (1.14 g).

Ingredients

Eau, farine de soja* déshuilée 20,5%, huile de tournesol oléique* désodorisée, gluten de blé* 8,8%, flocons de blé complet* 7%, oignons* 5,4%, farine de blé* 4,1%, vinaigre de cidre*, ail*, sel de mer, extrait de levure*, paprika*. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise céleri, fruits à coque, oeuf, lait, sésame, moutarde, lupin.

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