Why is Specialite au soja classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 applies to foods made with industrial formulations and additives; Specialite au soja includes corn starch, added salt, a thickening agent (pectin, labelled E440), and ferment cultures, all of which qualify it as ultra‑processed.

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

All ingredients are plant‑derived, so the product is vegan, gluten‑free and compatible with keto due to its very low carbohydrate content (1.5 g per 100 g); it contains no animal rennet, making it likely halal, though formal certification would be required.

Is the soy in this product a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, soy is the main ingredient (97.5 % soy base) and is listed as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

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Spécialité au soja

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Specialite au soja is a plant‑based fermented soy dessert marketed as a plain soy yogurt. It falls in the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. Nutritionally it offers low fat (2.2 g), no sugar, low salt (0.05 g) and modest protein (4.1 g) per 100 g, but the presence of pectin as a thickener and ferment cultures contributes to its processing level.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables10.4 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary snack averages, this soy yogurt contains virtually no sugar (0 g vs 53.44 g), markedly less fat (2.2 g vs 10.52 g), lower saturated fat (0.4 g vs 6.99 g), far less salt (0.05 g vs 0.36 g), and only 45 kcal versus 373 kcal, while providing more protein (4.1 g vs 2.9 g) and slightly less fiber.

Ingredients

Jus de soja origine France 97,5% (eau, graines de soja 10,4%) - amidon de maïs, sel, épaississant : pectines, ferments.

84%

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600g