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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the soup is made from a highly processed miso paste, dried fish powder, flavor extracts, and a stabiliser; the only listed additive is calcium sulfate (E516), which is used as a firming agent.

Is the bonite (dried fish) in this soup a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, bonite is a fish ingredient, and the product is declared to contain fish, so anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this soup.

Based on its ingredient list, can this soup be considered vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The soup is not vegan because it contains bonite (fish) and is not keto due to the presence of rice and added sugars; its halal status is uncertain because it includes alcohol and fish, which may not meet all halal standards; it does not list wheat or barley, so it is likely gluten‑free but without certification.

Hikari miso, Hiraki Miso • 57,9 g

Soupe Miso Tofu instantanée Algues

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Soupe Miso Tofu instantanée Algues is an instant miso soup containing tofu, wakame algae, bonite (dried fish), rice and soy, marketed as a ready‑to‑eat Japanese‑style meal. The product belongs to the PNNS groups “Composite foods” and “One‑dish meals”, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its use of processed miso paste, flavor extracts and the additive calcium sulfate (E516). Nutritionally it offers low sugar (1.3 g/100 g) and modest salt (1.28 g/100 g) compared with typical soups, yet it provides modest protein (1.1 g) and contains fish and soy allergens, which may limit suitability for some diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal19 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates2.3 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category average for soups (174 kcal, 3.6 g sugar, 5.9 g fat, 3.6 g salt, 7.2 g protein per 100 g), this instant miso soup supplies only about 20 kcal, 1.3 g sugar, virtually no fat, 1.3 g salt, 1.1 g protein and 0.5 g fiber, making it far lower in calories, sugar and salt but also lower in protein and fiber.

Ingredients

PÂTE MISO PRÉPARÉE : Préparation miso 93,3% [pâte miso 74,9% (eau, riz, graines de SOJA, sel), eau, alcool, sucre, poudre de bonite séchée (POISSON), sel, extrait d'algue (kelp), extrait de levure]. GARNITURE: Accompagnement déshydraté 6,7% [tofu 66,7% (soit 4,5% du produit total) (lait de SOJA, stabilisant : sulfate de calcium), algues wakame 22,2% (soit 1,5% du produit total), petits oignons].

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