Why is Vegetal burger noisettes classified as ultra processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra processed because it combines several refined plant ingredients and uses processing aids such as magnesium chloride and calcium chloride as coagulants; the label lists zero artificial additives, so no colors, flavors or preservatives are present.

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

With 2.9 g of sugar per 100 g the product has a low impact on blood glucose, making it acceptable for diabetic meal planning, but the 1 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and should be accounted for by people managing hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal?

The burger is certified vegan and contains no animal ingredients, but it includes gluten from oats and wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free; its carbohydrate level and oat content make it unsuitable for a keto diet, and halal certification is not provided, so that status cannot be confirmed.

La Vie Claire • 180 g (2 * 90 g)

Vegetal burger noisettes

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

The Vegetal burger noisettes is a plant-based patty made from tofu, soy fibers, carrots, oats, onion, sunflower oil and hazelnuts, certified organic and vegan. It falls into the legumes and nuts dietary group, carries a Nutri-Score of B and belongs to Nova group 4, indicating an ultra processed product. The patty offers 8.2 g of protein and 3.7 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugars low at 2.9 g, but it also contains 14 g of fat, 1 g of salt and allergens such as soy, celery, gluten, nuts and oats.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal216 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates12.8 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant based meat analogue, this burger contains far less sugar (2.9 g vs 10.1 g), more protein (8.2 g vs 5.6 g) and a slightly higher fat level (14 g vs 12.2 g) while salt is similar.

Ingredients

Tofu (32%) (graines de soja, eau, coagulants: chlorure de magnésium et chlorure de calcium), carottes (24%), flocons d'avoine* (11%), oignon* (11%), fibres de soja (11%), huile de tournesol*, noisettes (5,6%), farine de blé, bouillon de légumes* (céleri), poudre de paprika, poudre d'ail", sarriette, cumin, sel marin. "Ingrédients agricoles issus de l'Agriculture Biologique. Peut contenir des traces d'œufs, de lait, moutarde, sésame et lupin.

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