Why is Vege’tranches a l’ail classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It undergoes multiple industrial steps such as protein extrusion, addition of sunflower oil, flavor extracts, thickeners and an acidulant; the label lists additives like lactic acid (E270), guar gum and carob flour as thickeners, which qualify it as a NOVA 4 product.

How does the 2.2 g of salt per 100 g in this product affect people with hypertension?

The salt amount is roughly double the average for similar plant‑based meat analogues and can raise blood pressure, so hypertensive consumers should limit portion size or choose lower‑salt alternatives.

Can someone following a strict gluten‑free diet eat Vege’tranches a l’ail?

No, the product is made from wheat protein and seitan and is labelled with gluten as an allergen, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets.

Wheaty • 100 g

Vege’tranches a l’ail

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Vege’tranches a l’ail is a vegan, organic seitan slice flavored with garlic, paprika and spices, sold in a plastic box and available in French retailers. Nutritionally it supplies 29 g of protein and 4.3 g of fiber per 100 g but also contains 11 g of fat, 2.2 g of salt and holds a Nutri‑Score of D, indicating a high salt level despite low sugars. It belongs to the protein foods group, is classified as NOVA 4, includes the additive lactic acid (E270) and thickeners such as guar gum, and lists gluten as an allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal244 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates6.4 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based meat analogue, this product contains far less sugar (1.5 g vs 10.9 g) and fat (11 g vs 15.3 g), similar fiber, but markedly more salt (2.2 g vs 1.0 g) and a much higher protein content (29 g vs 6.2 g).

Ingredients

Seitan* (eau, protéine de BLÉ*) (70%), Texture de protéine de BLÉ* (protéine de BLÉ*, farine de BLÉ*), huile de tournesol*, extrait de levure*, paprika doux*, ail* (2%), épices*, oignons*, sel, épaississants:( gomime de guar* et farine de caroube*), acidifiant: acide lactique, extrait de poivron*. Peut contenir des traces de céleri, moutarde et soja.

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