Why is Soupe Miso Instantanée À La Thai Façon Tom Yum classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the ingredient list is dominated by processed powders and extracts such as maltodextrin, yeast extract powder, fermented preparation powder, dried sardine powder, and multiple spice powders; these are manufactured or refined ingredients rather than whole foods, even though the product does not list any synthetic additives with E‑numbers.

How does the sugar and salt content of this soup affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 0.9 g of sugars per 100 ml, the product contributes modestly to carbohydrate intake, but the 1.1 g of salt (≈440 mg sodium) per 100 ml represents a relatively high sodium level for a single serving, which can raise blood pressure and should be limited by hypertensive individuals; diabetics should still account for the sugars within their overall carbohydrate budget.

Is the sardine ingredient in this soup a concern for people with fish allergies or for those following a vegan diet?

Yes, the soup contains dried sardine powder, which is a fish‑derived protein and therefore triggers fish allergy reactions; it also means the product is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

Hikari Miso

Soupe Miso Instantanée À La Thai Façon Tom Yum

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Instant Miso Soup with Thai Tom Yum flavor from Hikari Miso is a ready‑to‑eat Japanese‑style soup packaged in a 54.6 ml container. It belongs to the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group, carries an unassigned Nutri‑Score and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 ml it provides 15 kcal, 0.6 g fat (0.1 g saturated), 1 g protein, 0.9 g sugars and 1.1 g salt, which is low in calories and fat but relatively high in sodium for a soup. The formulation includes soy, rice and dried sardine powder, making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen for those sensitive to fish or soy.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal15 kcal

Fat0.6 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates1.3 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for instant soups (≈174 kcal, 5.9 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 3.6 g sugars and 3.5 g salt per 100 g), this product delivers only 15 kcal, 0.6 g fat, 0.1 g saturated fat, 0.9 g sugars and 1.1 g salt per 100 ml, indicating a markedly lower energy and macronutrient density.

Ingredients

eau, riz, graines de soja, sel, vinaigre de riz, alcool, huile de son de riz, feuilles de citron kaffir en poudre, citronnelle en poudre, paprika en poudre, ail en poudre, extrait de levure en poudre, oignon en poudre, sardine séchée en poudre, extrait d’algues brunes, gingembre en poudre, préparation fermentée en poudre, maltodextrine, oignon déshydraté, gingembre, ciboulette chinoise, piment rouge, coriandre

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