Why is Soupe de moules classified as a processed food (NOVA group 3) and does it contain any additives?

The soup is a frozen ready‑made meal that combines cooked ingredients, spices and a dairy base before being packaged and frozen, which places it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods). According to the product data, no additives are listed (additives_n = 0), so it contains only its natural ingredients and seasonings.

Is the mussel component in Soupe de moules a risk for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes. Precooked mussel meat, a mollusc, is a primary ingredient and the allergen list explicitly includes molluscs, so the soup is unsafe for anyone who is allergic to shellfish.

Can this soup be included in a vegan, gluten‑free or low‑salt diet?

The soup is not vegan because it contains dairy (crème fraîche) and molluscs, and it is not guaranteed gluten‑free as traces of gluten may be present. However, its salt content is low at 0.41 g per 100 g, making it compatible with low‑salt dietary plans.

Picard

Soupe de moules

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Soupe de moules is a frozen ready‑made mussel soup marketed by Picard and classified in the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. With a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA group 3 rating, the soup provides modest protein (3.2 g) and low sugar (1 g) per 100 g, but its saturated fat (2.2 g) and dairy content lead to a moderate fat level. It contains molluscs, milk, possible gluten traces and other allergens, making it unsuitable for sensitive consumers, while its relatively low salt (0.41 g) and added vegetables add some nutritional benefit.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal54 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates2.3 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen soup, this mussel soup provides only 1 g of sugar, 3.4 g of fat and 0.41 g of salt per 100 g, well below the category averages of 3.6 g, 5.9 g and 3.6 g respectively, while also delivering less protein (3.2 g vs 7.2 g) and fiber (0.9 g vs 2.1 g).

Ingredients

FREau, precooked mussel meat* 15% (bouchot mussel meat (MOLLUSCS)), cauliflower 14.1%, potato 8.8%, liquid crème fraîche (MILK) 8.8%, carrot 7, 3%, leek 1.4%, CELERY 1.4%, onion 1.4%, spring onion 1.4%, rice starch, salt, curry spices 0.3% (coriander, cumin, turmeric, nutmeg, ginger, cayenne pepper, pepper, cloves). May contain traces of: gluten, shellfish, egg, fish, soy, nuts, mustard, sesame. *Despite all the care taken in the preparation of this product, the exceptional presence of pieces of shell can never be ruled out.

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