Why is Soupe de poissons à la bretonne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the recipe includes industrial ingredients such as concentrated tomato puree, white wine, and two food‑grade thickeners, xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412), which are typical of highly processed ready‑made meals.

How does the sugar and salt content in Soupe de poissons à la bretonne affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The soup’s sugar is only 0.5 g per 100 g, which is negligible for diabetic management, but its salt level of 0.8 g per 100 g, although lower than many canned soups, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for hypertension.

Is the crustacean ingredient (langoustines) in this soup a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the product lists langoustines (a type of crustacean) and other fish as allergens, so anyone allergic to shellfish should avoid it.

U, U Saveurs • 950 ml

Soupe de poissons à la bretonne

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Soupe de poissons à la bretonne is a ready‑to‑heat fish soup sold in a glass bottle or jar, classified under the composite foods and one‑dish meals groups. Per 100 g it provides 43 kcal, 5.3 g protein, low fat (1.3 g) and saturated fat (0.5 g), very low sugars (0.5 g), modest fiber (1.1 g) and moderate salt (0.8 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of B but a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The formulation contains fish, crustaceans and sulfites as allergens and uses thickeners xanthan gum and guar gum (E415, E412), which may be unsuitable for allergy‑sensitive consumers or those avoiding processed additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal43 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates1.9 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average soups, this fish soup contains far less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories while delivering a moderate protein level and slightly lower fiber.

Ingredients

Eau, poissons 35%, langoustines 5% (têtes et pattes), légumes (oignons 1.66%, carottes 1.2%, poireaux 1.2%), purée de tomates double concentrée, sel de guérande 0.9%, vin blanc de table (contient sulfites), épaississants : gomme xanthane et gomme guar, huile d'olive vierge extra, épices et plantes aromatiques 0.22%.

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