Why is Nem Au Légume classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined starches, rehydrated pea vermicelli, added vegetable oil, soy sauce and several processing aids, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists additives such as soy lecithin (E322) for emulsification and caramel colour (E150) as a colourant, plus a small amount of modified starch used in the sweet‑and‑sour sauce.

How does the sugar and salt content in Nem Au Légume affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the nem is low‑sugar and unlikely to raise blood glucose sharply, making it acceptable for diabetic meal planning in moderation. However, it contains 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, which is relatively high for a low‑sodium diet and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Based on the ingredient list, is Nem Au Légume suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No, the product is not vegan because it includes whole‑egg powder, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour in the soy sauce, and it is unsuitable for keto diets because it provides 22 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, largely from rice flour and starches.

AUCHAN • 260 g

Nem Au Légume

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Nem Au Légume is a vegetable spring roll marketed as a salty snack appetizer. It belongs to the Salty snacks / Appetizers group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its mix of refined starches, added oil and several additives such as soy lecithin (E322) and caramel colour (E150). Nutritionally it provides moderate protein (3.4 g) and fibre (3 g) per 100 g, but its fat (8.9 g), saturated fat (1.1 g) and salt (1.2 g) are relatively high compared with a balanced diet, while sugar is low.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal187 kcal

Fat8.9 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack products (≈23.6 g fat, 5.1 g saturated fat, 3.8 g sugars and 52 g salt per 100 g), this nem contains far less fat, saturated fat, sugars and especially salt, making it nutritionally leaner than typical snacks.

Ingredients

Eau, vermicelle de pois réhydraté (eau, amidon de pois), carottes 15%, farine de riz 14%, oignons 7%, champignons noirs réhydratés 6%, sauce soja (eau, graines de soja, sel, farine de blé), huile de tournesol, flocons de pomme de terre, coriandre, protéines de soja, ail, œuf entier en poudre, gingembre, sel, caramel (sucre, eau), émulsifiant : lécithine de soja, piment fort, poivre. Huile de friture : huile de tournesol. Sauce aigre douce 20g : eau, sucre, vinaigre d'alcool, amidon modifié, purée de piment (piment, sel, vinaigre), sel.

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