Why is Bouillon cube Volaille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from a blend of sea salt, maltodextrin, corn starch, sugars, poultry meat powder, yeast extract, spices, herbs and natural flavorings, which requires multiple industrial steps such as drying, powdering and flavor encapsulation; this level of processing places it in the NOVA 4 category even though it contains no synthetic additives, only natural flavorings that include egg proteins.

How does the high salt content in this bouillon affect people with hypertension or diabetes?

With 4.4 g of salt per 100 g, the bouillon provides nearly twice the recommended daily sodium limit and can raise blood pressure, making it unsuitable for hypertensive individuals, while its low sugar (1.1 g) is acceptable for diabetic diets but the excessive sodium still warrants limited use.

Is the celery or egg ingredient a concern for individuals allergic to these foods?

Yes; the formula includes 0.8 % celery and natural flavorings derived from egg, both of which are declared allergens, so the product should be avoided by anyone with a celery or egg allergy.

Jardin bio' • 100 g

Bouillon cube Volaille

Dried Products

Product Insights

Bouillon cube Volaille is an organic, dehydrated poultry broth sold in 100 g cardboard containers and classified in the soups & broths group of the French PNNS dietary framework. While it benefits from certified EU organic labeling and contains no artificial flavors or palm oil, it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) with a Nutri‑Score of E, a very high salt level of 4.4 g per 100 g and the presence of celery and egg allergens. Consumers should weigh its convenient flavor boost against its high sodium content and allergen risks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal20 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.1 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for dehydrated broth products, this bouillon cube contains roughly double the salt (4.4 g vs 2.36 g per 100 g) while its sugar content is dramatically lower (1.1 g vs 24.9 g) and it contributes virtually no fat.

Ingredients

INGRÉDIENTS DU BOUILLON DÉSHYDRATÉ : sel marin, maltodextrine*, amidon de maïs*, sucre de canne brut*, sirop de glucose*, viande de volaille en poudre* 4,5%, extrait de levure, CÉLERI* 0,8%, oignons* 0,7%, épices*, fines herbes*, graisse de volaille* 0,5%, ail* 0,4%, arôme naturel de vinaigre de vin blanc, arômes naturels (OEUFS). *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de gluten, SOJA, LAIT et MOUTARDE.

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