Why is Tomato veloute classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The soup uses refined components such as reconstituted tomato purée, modified starch, added sugars, flavorings and butter, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is E14xx, a preservative‑type ingredient.

How does the sugar and salt content of this soup affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 3.2 g of sugars and 0.63 g of salt per 100 ml, the product provides a modest amount of carbohydrates that can be accommodated in a controlled‑carb plan, but the salt level, although lower than many soups, may still require monitoring for people on a strict low‑sodium regimen.

Is the soy present in the natural flavoring of this soup a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list indicates that a natural flavoring contains soy, so individuals with soy allergy should avoid this product.

Carrefour Classic' • 60 cl (2 x 30 cl)

Velouté à la Tomate

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Tomato veloute, a ready‑to‑eat cream‑of‑tomato soup from Carrefour Classic, falls under the PNNS groups "Fruits and vegetables" and "Soups". It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with low fat (0.5 g), low sugars (3.2 g) and moderate salt (0.63 g) per 100 ml, along with 0.9 g fiber and 0.7 g protein. While it offers a high vegetable content (about 68 % fruits/vegetables) and contains no preservatives, it does include dairy and soy allergens and its ultra‑processed status limits its suitability for strict vegan or low‑salt diets.

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 soup, this tomato veloute contains markedly less fat, sugar, salt and calories per 100 g.

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_).

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