Why is Tofu fumesse classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple industrial steps, incorporates refined sunflower oil, soy sauce, a thickener (guar gum, additive E412), and mineral coagulants such as magnesium chloride (E511) and calcium sulfate (E516), all of which meet the criteria for the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

Is the soy in Tofu fumesse a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes. Soybeans make up 55 % of the tofu and are also present in the soy sauce, so the product is not safe for anyone with a soy allergy.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for strict dietary regimes such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The sausage is fully vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it suitable for vegan diets; however, it includes wheat in the soy sauce, so it is not gluten‑free, and its carbohydrate content from oats and soy sauce makes it less ideal for a strict keto diet, while the plant‑based ingredients are generally permissible in halal diets pending certification.

Taifun • 300 g

Tofu fumesse

Vegan Products

Product Insights

Tofu fumesse is a plant‑based, legume‑derived protein sausage marketed as a vegan alternative to traditional Vienna sausages and belongs to the Legumes group in the PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with refined sunflower oil, soy sauce, guar gum (E412) and mineral coagulants. Nutritionally it provides a high 15 g of protein and virtually no salt, while its sugar (0.5 g/100 g) is slightly above the average for similar products and it contains gluten and soy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal256 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average vegan sausage, it delivers 0.5 g of sugar (slightly above the 0.3 g average) while providing far less saturated fat (2.6 g vs 13.15 g), negligible salt (0 g vs 0.99 g) and a protein punch of 15 g versus the typical 1.74 g.

Ingredients

Tofu* 75% (graines de soja* 55%, eau, agents de coagulation : chlorure de magnésium, sulfate de calcium), huile de tournesol pressée à froid*, sauce de soja* (eau, graines de soja*, blé*, sel marin), avoine*, sel marin, épaississant : farine de guar*, trigonelle*, coriandre*, poivre blanc*, poivre noir*, paprika doux*, paprika piquant*, carvi*, ail*, fumé par friction, *issus de l'agriculture biologique

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