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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined wheat semolina, egg white, dairy cream and natural flavorings, all of which require industrial processing; the product lists no synthetic additives, only natural flavorings such as celery‑root and onion extracts.

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

The soup’s sugar level is low at 1.6 g per 100 ml, so it has minimal impact on blood glucose, but the salt content of 0.6 g per 100 ml (≈600 mg) contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this soup suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains dairy cream, egg white and wheat semolina, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free and exceeds the very low carbohydrate threshold of a strict keto diet; it contains no pork or alcohol, so it could be acceptable for halal consumers if certified, but the presence of animal‑derived ingredients requires verification.

Auchan • 1 l

Velouté de légumes et vermicelles

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑heat vegetable velouté with vermicelli, classified as a vegetable‑based cream soup. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, falls in NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed), and per 100 ml provides 29 kcal, 1 g of fat (0.7 g saturated), 1.6 g of sugars, 0.6 g of salt, 0.9 g of protein and 1.1 g of fiber. While the soup offers a good share of vegetables (about 41 %) and low sugar, the moderate salt level and the presence of dairy, egg white and gluten make it unsuitable for low‑salt, vegan or gluten‑free diets.

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 ready‑made soup, this velouté contains roughly half the sugar, about 60 % less fat and one‑third the salt per serving.

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 (LAIT), potiron 1,4%, CÉLERI-rave 1,1%, sel, arôme naturel de CÉLERI-rave, arôme naturel d'oignon. Teneur en légumes 41% Élaboré à partir de légumes et lait origine France.

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