Why is Spécialité au soja chocolat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined ingredients such as modified tapioca starch, calcium phosphates and cocoa powders with industrial additives; it lists carrageenan (E407) as a thickener and an unspecified E14xx component, both of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this soy chocolate dessert affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 11 g of sugar and 0.12 g of salt per 100 g, the dessert provides moderate sugar that can raise blood glucose and should be counted within daily carbohydrate limits for diabetics, while the low salt content is unlikely to impact hypertension but overall portion control remains important.

Is the soy content in this product a problem for individuals with soy allergy?

Yes. The ingredient list lists soy (soybeans) as a primary component (78 % soy base) and the allergen label flags soy, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this dessert.

Marque Repère, Végé • 400 g, 4 pots de 100 g

Spécialité au soja chocolat

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Spécialité au soja chocolat is a French‑made, soy‑based chocolate dessert marketed as a vegan, plant‑based sweet. It provides 3.3 g of protein, 1.9 g of fiber and 0.12 g of calcium per 100 g while keeping fat (2 g), saturated fat (0.6 g) and salt (0.12 g) at low levels, and it carries a Nutri‑Score of C. Nevertheless, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), contains the additive carrageenan (E407) and an unspecified E14xx ingredient, and includes soy, a common allergen that may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal89 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack category, this soy chocolate dessert contains only 11 g of sugar, 2 g of fat, 0.6 g of saturated fat and 0.12 g of salt per 100 g, all markedly lower than the typical 53 g, 10.5 g, 7 g and 0.36 g respectively.

Ingredients

Jus de soja 78 % (eau, graines de soja 6 %), sucre, chocolat en poudre 6,5 % (sucre, cacao en poudre), amidon modifié de tapioca, cacao maigre en poudre, phosphates de calcium, épaississant : carraghénanes, sel, arôme naturel. Traces de fruits à coque. Les pourcentages sont exprimés sur le produit total.

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