Why is the Bouillon à cuisiner déshydraté classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because it contains refined salt, multiple flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate E621 and disodium 5′‑ribonucleotides E635), corn starch, palm fat, soy protein extract and a rosemary extract antioxidant (E392), all of which are industrially processed ingredients rather than whole foods.

How does the very high salt content of this broth affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 49 g of salt per 100 g, a single 10 g tablet provides about 4.9 g of salt, far exceeding daily recommended limits; regular consumption can raise blood pressure and should be avoided by anyone on a low‑sodium or hypertension‑friendly eating plan.

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

Yes, celery is listed as an allergen in the ingredient list, so the broth is not safe for individuals who are allergic to celery and should be avoided or substituted with a non‑celery broth.

Rustica • 120 g

Bouillon à cuisiner déshydraté 12 tablettes de 10 g

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

The Rustica dehydrated cooking broth comes in a box of twelve 10 g tablets, made from a blend of salt, vegetable powders, soy protein, corn starch, palm fat, sugar and flavor enhancers such as monosodium glutamate and disodium 5′‑ribonucleotides. Nutritionally it provides modest protein (13 g per 100 g) and low fat (5.1 g) but an extremely high salt content (49 g per 100 g), moderate sugars (7.3 g) and no declared Nutri‑Score, and it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The formulation is plant‑based and free from animal ingredients, making it compatible with vegan diets, although the use of palm fat raises sustainability concerns and it contains allergens celery and soy.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal5 kcal

Fat5.1 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars7.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average dehydrated broth cubes, this product has far lower fat, sugar and calories but an exceptionally high salt level and roughly double the protein content.

Ingredients

Ingrédients du bouillon déshydraté : sel , exhausteurs de goût : glutamate monosodique, E635 , amidon de maïs , légumes 6,9% (oignon 2,5%, carotte 1,9%, tomate 1,6%, poireau, céleri 0,3%, chou) , extrait de levure , graisse de palme , sucre , extrait de protéines de soja , épice et plantes aromatiques (dont persil 0,19%) , arôme natuel d'oignon , arôme naturel de céleri , arôme (dont céleri) , extrait de carotte , extrait d'oignon , antioxydant: extraits de romarin, Traces de gluten, lait, crustacés, oeufs et poissons,

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