Why is Supa la plic cu gust de legums classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the product is made from refined wheat flour, added oils, a range of flavor enhancers and colourants, and several synthetic additives; the ingredient list shows E452i, E451i, E160a(i), E621 (monosodium glutamate), E631, E627, and the antioxidant E306, together with palm oil and sunflower oil, all typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With only 0.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds minimal carbohydrate load for diabetic management, but its 3.4 g of salt per 100 g is close to the high‑salt threshold and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so people with hypertension should consume it sparingly.

Based on its ingredients, is this soup suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

The soup contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, and it may contain traces of milk, egg and palm oil, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free and is unsuitable for strict vegan, dairy‑free or gluten‑free diets.

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Supa la plic cu gust de legums

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Supa la plic cu gust de legums is an instant vegetable‑flavored soup packaged in a pouch, classified as a one‑dish meal in the composite foods group. It provides 247 kcal, 4.5 g protein, 30.9 g carbohydrates, 11.3 g fat (including 5 g saturated fat) and 3.4 g salt per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of E and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The formulation includes several food additives such as E452i, E451i, E160a(i), E621, E631, E627 and the antioxidant E306, as well as palm oil, which may be a drawback for health‑conscious consumers despite its low sugar content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal247 kcal

Fat11.3 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates30.9 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar soups, this instant soup contains almost double the fat (11.3 g vs 5.9 g) and saturated fat (5 g vs 1.9 g) and about 40 % more calories, while its sugar (0.8 g) is well below the category average and its salt level (3.4 g) is roughly in line.

Ingredients

www.reeva-foods.com PASTE FAINOASE DE PREPARARE RAPIDĂ. FIDEA DE PREPARARE RAPIDĂ CU GUST DE LEGUM INGREDIENTE: Fidea (91,1%): făină de grâu calitate superiora, ule.egetal (ulei de palmier, ulei vegetal de floarea soarelui high on prop variabile), apă potabilă, sare alimentară, regulatori de aciditate: EF330 stabilizatori: E452i, E451i; colorant: E160a(i). Baza de supă (6.7%): sare alimentară, zahăr, potentiatori de gust şi aromă: E621, E631, E627 amidon de cartofi, maltodextrină, praf de ceapă uscată (0,07%), boia uscată măcinată (0,07%), pudră de roşii uscate, mărar uscat, pătrun (0,05%), ardei roşu măcinat, colorant: E101i. Ulei condimentat (2,2%) floarea soarelui rafinat, aromă, antioxidant: E306. Produsul poate conţine în proporţii mici ţelină, ouă şi lapte. VALOAREA NUTRIŢIONALĂ PER 100 g DE PRODUS PER 60g DE PRODU Valoare energetică 1725 kl 1035

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