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

The patty earns a NOVA 4 rating because it is assembled from multiple refined components such as water, breadcrumbs, concentrated soy protein, wheat flour and wheat protein, along with added flavorings, acidity regulators and a protective‑gas packaging step; the only listed additives are E160c (paprika extract) used for colour and E267 (buffered vinegar) used as an acid‑control agent.

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

With only 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low‑sugar and poses little risk for blood‑glucose spikes, making it suitable for most diabetic meal plans, while the 1.2 g of salt per 100 g is slightly higher than the category average and can contribute to increased sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should monitor portion size or pair it with low‑salt foods.

Based on its ingredient list, is this patty suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The patty is not vegan because it contains Gouda cheese (milk) and powdered egg white, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, wheat protein and breadcrumbs, it is not strictly keto‑friendly because the breadcrumbs and wheat flour add significant carbohydrates, and halal suitability cannot be confirmed as the cheese may contain animal rennet and no halal certification is indicated.

Nestlé, Garden gourmet, Herta • 180 g

GARDEN GOURMET Pavé Gourmand Fromage Soja et Blé 180g

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

The GARDEN GOURMET Pavé Gourmand Fromage Soja et Blé is a vegetarian patty that combines cheese, soy protein, wheat protein and powdered egg white, placing it in the protein‑rich meat‑alternatives PNNS group. With a Nutri‑Score of C and classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), it delivers 16.2 g of protein and 3.5 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugars low at 0.9 g, but it also contains 1.2 g of salt and moderate fat, and includes the additives E160c (paprika extract) and E267 (buffered vinegar). It is packaged in a plastic tray under protective gas, lists allergens egg, wheat, milk and soy and traces of celery, mustard and sesame, which consumers with those sensitivities should avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal226 kcal

Fat10.4 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates15.4 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical meat‑alternative patties, this product contains 0.9 g of sugar (≈40 % less than the 1.5 g average), 16.2 g of protein (≈97 % of the 16.6 g average), 3.5 g of fiber (≈34 % more than the 2.6 g average) and 1.2 g of salt (just above the 1.18 g average).

Ingredients

Eau, chapelure (farine et amidon de BLÉ, eau, levure, huile de colza, sel, protéines de BLÉ 0,15%, épices, extrait de paprika, sucre), GOUDA 15,6% (LAIT), huiles végétales (tournesol, colza) en proportion variable, concentré de protéines de SOJA 8,4%, farine de BLÉ, protéines de BLÉ 3,9%, correcteur d'acidité : vinaigre tamponné ; blanc d'ŒUF en poudre 2%, amidon de maïs, oignon en poudre, sel, extrait de levure, fibres d'agrumes, arôme, vinaigre d'alcool.

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