Why is Tomato Veloute Soup classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the soup is a pre-cooked, ready-to-eat product that includes added salt, butter, modified starch and several flavorings, which are typical of ultra-processed foods; the only listed additive is modified starch (E14xx).

Is the butter in this product a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, butter is a dairy ingredient, and the ingredient list also indicates that the natural turmeric flavor contains milk, so the soup is not safe for anyone who must avoid milk.

Based on its ingredients, is Tomato Veloute Soup suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The soup is not vegan because it contains butter and milk-derived flavorings, it is not keto-friendly due to the high carbohydrate content from tomato puree and potatoes, its halal status cannot be confirmed because some flavorings may contain animal-derived substances, but it is naturally gluten-free as no wheat or gluten-containing ingredients are listed.

Carrefour • 1 l

Velouté à la Tomate

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Tomato Veloute Soup is a 1 L ready-to-eat tomato-based cream soup sold by Carrefour and packaged in a recyclable brick. It belongs to the PNNS 'Fruits and vegetables' and 'Soups' groups, carries a Nutri-Score of B (score 1) and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to added salt, butter, modified starch and flavorings. While the product provides a high vegetable content (about 68% tomato puree) and low sugar and salt levels, it contains dairy (butter) and soy allergens and includes a modified-starch additive, which may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal35 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates6.4 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-made vegetable soup, this tomato veloute contains slightly less sugar (3.2 g vs 3.73 g per 100 ml), markedly less salt (0.63 g vs 1.72 g), and lower fat and saturated fat levels than the category averages.

Ingredients

Purée de tomates reconstituée 66,3%, eau, pommes de terre réhydratées 2,5%, amidon modifié, sucre, oignons réhydratés 1,3%, sel, _beurre_, arôme, ail réhydraté, huile de tournesol, arôme naturel (contient _soja_), arôme naturel de curcuma (contient _lait_).

84%

35%

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Carrefour Classic'

60 cl (2 x 30 cl)