Why is GARDEN GOURMET Pavé Gourmand Courgettes Fromage classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is classified as ultra‑processed because it combines several industrial steps such as breaded coating, emulsified vegetable oils, and flavoring extracts; the only listed additives are E160c (paprika extract) and E267 (buffered vinegar), which serve as color and acidity regulators.

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

With only 2.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a minimal impact on blood glucose levels, making it fairly suitable for diabetic diets, but its 0.73 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and can contribute to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it in moderation.

Is the powdered egg white in this product a concern for egg allergies?

Yes, the patty contains 2.8 % powdered egg white, which is a recognized egg allergen, so the product is not safe for people with egg allergy; it also lists milk, gluten and possible soy traces, further limiting its suitability for those with related sensitivities.

Nestlé, Garden gourmet • 180 g

GARDEN GOURMET Pavé Gourmand Courgettes Fromage 180g

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

GARDEN GOURMET Pavé Gourmand Courgettes Fromage is a vegetarian dish classified within the PNNS group of vegetarian dishes, carrying a Nutri-Score of A and belonging to NOVA group 4. It offers a relatively low sugar (2.5 g), fat (9.1 g) and saturated fat (2 g) content per 100 g, while providing a respectable 8.2 g of protein and 3.9 g of fiber. Nevertheless, the presence of powdered egg white, milk, gluten and possible soy traces means it is unsuitable for certain allergen‑sensitive consumers, and its ultra‑processed nature reflects multiple ingredient additions and processing steps.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal184 kcal

Fat9.1 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates15.4 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based meat alternative, this patty contains about 77 % less sugar, 41 % less fat, 49 % less saturated fat and 30 % less salt per 100 g, while delivering roughly 33 % more protein.

Ingredients

FROMAGES végétariens 17,6% (LAIT), courgettes 17%, chapelure 16,3% (farine de BLÉ, eau, amidon de BLÉ, levure, sel, huiles de colza, sucre, extrait de paprika, GLUTEN de BLÉ, curcuma, paprika), tomates, poivrons rouges, oignons, huiles végétales (colza, tournesol) en proportion variable, olives noires 4.2%, farine de BLÉ, blanc d'ŒUF en poudre 2,8%, fibre de bambou, correcteur d'acidité : vinaigre tamponné , oignons et ail en poudre, amidon, GLUTEN de BLÉ, persil, extrait de levure, sel, origan, romarin, poivre noir. Peut contenir : SOJA.

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