Why is Veloute Potiron classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

Veloute Potiron is placed in NOVA group 3 because it includes processed ingredients such as cream, butter, corn starch and tomato concentrate, and it undergoes cooking and packaging steps; however the product does not contain any listed additives, as its additive count is zero.

How does the sugar and salt content in Veloute Potiron affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The soup's sugar level is low at 1.8 g per 100 ml, so it has a minimal impact on blood glucose, but the 0.59 g of salt per 100 ml still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Is the cream in Veloute Potiron a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product lists cream and butter among its ingredients and declares milk as an allergen, making it unsuitable for anyone who is allergic to dairy or who cannot tolerate lactose.

Carrefour • 1 l

Velouté Potiron

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Veloute Potiron is a ready-to-heat pumpkin soup from Carrefour, belonging to the Fruits and Vegetables and Soups groups in the French food classification. It carries a Nutri-Score of B, falls into NOVA group 3 indicating moderately processed, and offers low sugar (1.8 g per 100 ml) and low fat while providing about 40 kcal of energy per 100 ml, with a moderate salt level of 0.59 g per 100 ml. The soup contains 30% pumpkin, carrots, potatoes and onion, enriched with cream and butter, which make it unsuitable for vegans and triggers the milk allergen, though it is free of preservatives and has a high Eco-Score A for its packaging and production.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal40 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-to-heat vegetable soup, Veloute Potiron contains roughly half the sugar (1.8 g vs 3.7 g per 100 ml), about one third of the salt (0.59 g vs 1.72 g), provides only about 40 kcal of energy versus the typical 88 kcal, and its saturated-fat level (0.9 g) is slightly above the category norm of 0.87 g.

Ingredients

Eau, potiron 30,3%, carotte 10,1%, pomme de terre 5%, oignon 5%, _crème_, jus de tomates à base de concentré 2,8%, amidon de maïs, _beurre_, sel.

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Carrefour, Carrefour Marchandises Internationales

60 cl (2 x 30 cl)