Why is Cordon vegetal classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product contains multiple industrial ingredients such as refined flours, added emulsifying salts, stabilizers and flavorings, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the listed additives are E331 (sodium citrate), E333 (calcium citrate), E407 (carrageenan) and E415 (xanthan gum).

How does the salt and sugar content in Cordon vegetal affect people with hypertension or diabetes?

With 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium that can raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, while its low sugar level (1.9 g per 100 g) makes it relatively safe for blood‑glucose control in diabetic diets, provided overall portion size is managed.

Is Cordon vegetal suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

Cordon vegetal is not vegan because it contains dairy (cheese, butter) and egg ingredients, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour and gluten, it is not keto‑compatible because it provides 18 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, and it can be considered halal as it contains no pork or prohibited animal rennet, though the presence of dairy may require verification of halal certification.

Le Gaulois • 200g

Cordon - Végétal

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

Cordon vegetal is a vegetarian breaded meat‑alternative produced in France, falling under the protein foods group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, offering 17 g of protein per 100 g alongside 12 g of fat, 2.4 g of fiber, 1.2 g of salt and 1.8 g of saturated fat. The product contains additives E331, E333, E407 and E415 and lists gluten, milk and egg as allergens, which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal253 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical meat‑based cordon bleu, this vegetarian version provides more protein and less saturated fat while maintaining a similar salt level and overall calorie content.

Ingredients

Eau, panure : 22% (farine de blé, eau, sel, levure, épices), protéines texturées issues d'un mélange de blé et de pois: 19.5% (eau, gluten de blé : 4.8%, protéines de pois : 2.7%, fibre de pois, huile de colza, arôme naturel), fromage fondu allégé : 10% (fromages: 5%, eau, poudre de lait écrémé, protéines de lait, sel de fonte: citrates de sodium, beurre), préparation végétale : 10% (eau, huile de canola, amidon de blé, poudre de blanc d'œuf, stabilisants: carraghénanes, farine de graines de caroube, gomme xanthane; arômes naturels, épices (oignon, macis, poivre, curcuma), protéine de pois, concentré de tomate, sel, maltodextrine, bouillon de légumes (sucre de canne, poudre d'oignon, poudre de poireau, huile de tournesol), concentré de betterave rouge, correcteur d'acidité: citrates de calcium), huile de tournesol, gluten de blé: 4%, flocons de pomme de terre déshydratés, blanc d'œuf en poudre, fibre de blé, arôme naturel de poivre, arômes naturels, sel.

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