Why is Velouté Légumes & vermicelles classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The soup is rated NOVA 4 because it combines several industrially processed ingredients such as cooked vermicelli (durum wheat semolina and egg white), reconstituted tomato purée, cream, and natural flavorings, which raise its processing level. Although the label lists no synthetic additives, the formulation includes salt, natural celery‑rave and onion flavorings, and processed dairy, all of which contribute to the ultra‑processed classification.

How does the sugar and salt content in this soup affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.6 g of sugars per 100 ml, the soup adds only a modest amount of carbohydrate, making it relatively suitable for diabetic meal planning when portion‑controlled. However, the 0.6 g of salt per 100 ml (≈600 mg) contributes significantly to daily sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should limit consumption and balance it with low‑salt meals throughout the day.

Is the egg white in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes. Egg white is listed among the ingredients of the vermicelli component, and the allergen label explicitly cites "eggs"; therefore anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this soup.

Carrefour • 60 cl (2 x 300 cl)

Velouté Légumes & vermicelles

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Velouté Légumes & vermicelles is a ready‑to‑heat vegetable velouté with vermicelli, marketed by Carrefour and sold in 60 cl cartons (2 × 300 ml). It belongs to the “Fruits and vegetables” and “Soups” PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its inclusion of processed pasta, cream, and flavorings. While the soup is low in fat and sugars and provides 1.1 g of fiber per 100 ml, it delivers 0.6 g of salt and contains allergens such as celery, egg white, gluten (wheat) and milk, which may be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal29 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates3.5 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soup (per 100 g), this velouté contains roughly half the sugar (1.6 g vs 3.7 g), less than half the fat (1 g vs 2.6 g) and a third the salt (0.6 g vs 1.7 g), while also offering less protein (0.9 g vs 3.2 g) and fiber (1.1 g vs 1.9 g).

Ingredients

Eau, carotte 18,8%, vermicelles cuits 8,9% (semoule de _blé_ dur, blanc d'_œuf_), poireau 7,4%, pomme de terre 4%, oignon 4%, purée de tomate reconstituée 4%, _crème_, potiron 1,4%, _céleri-_rave 1,1%, sel, arôme naturel de _céleri_-rave, arôme naturel d'oignon.

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