Why is Very veggie boulettes panees facon thai classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines many industrially processed ingredients such as refined wheat flour, vegetable oils, powdered egg white and a preservative; the only listed additive is E267, a buffered vinegar used as a preservative.

How does the fat and calorie content of this product affect a heart‑healthy or weight‑management diet?

With 11 g of fat and 260 kcal per 100 g, the ball is higher in energy and total fat than the average plant‑based frozen meal, so it should be consumed in moderation by those following heart‑healthy or calorie‑restricted plans, while the low sugar and salt levels are favorable.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or soy‑allergy diets?

The formula contains wheat, gluten, soy and powdered egg white, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or soy‑allergy diets; however, it is vegetarian for those who can tolerate these allergens.

Auchan, Veggie • 0.2 kg

Very veggie boulettes panees facon thai

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Very veggie boulettes panees facon thai are frozen Thai-style vegetable balls made from wheat protein, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, coriander and lemongrass. They belong to the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups, carry a Nutri-Score of B, are classified as ultra-processed (NOVA group 4), and provide 260 kcal, 12 g protein, 3.5 g fiber and only 1.4 g sugars per 100 g, while containing 11 g total fat and 0.83 g salt. The high fat and calorie levels, the presence of an added preservative (E267) and allergens such as egg, gluten, soy and sulfites may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal260 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant-based frozen meals, this Thai-style veggie ball contains roughly double the protein and fiber, far less sugar and salt, but significantly more fat and calories.

Ingredients

Eau, farine de BLÉ, huiles végétales (colza, tournesol) en proportion variable, carottes 10%, protéines de BLÉ 10%, carottes jaunes 9%, oignons préfrits (oignons, huiles végétales [contient tournesol et/ou colza]), champignons noirs blanchis 2.8%, amidon de pomme de terre, blanc d'ŒUF en poudre, coriandre 1%, fibres de BLÉ , conservateur : vinaigre tamponné , ail, citronnelle 1%, sel, épices 0,3%, levure, SOJA, BLÉ, fibres de psyllium. Traces éventuelles de mollusques, lait, poissons, céleri.

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