Why is MAGGI Fond de Veau classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is a dehydrated stock made from refined starch, wheat flour, glucose syrup, flavorings and other processed ingredients, which meets the NOVA 4 criteria, and it contains additives such as caramel colour (E150a) and rosemary extract (E392) among other flavor enhancers.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour and is labeled with gluten, so it is not safe for individuals who must avoid gluten.

How does the sodium content in this veal stock affect a hypertensive or cardiovascular-risk diet?

The stock provides 0.46 g of salt per 100 g, which is relatively low compared with many sauces, but because it is often used in small amounts, it can fit into a reduced-sodium diet if total daily intake is monitored.

Maggi • 240 g

MAGGI Fond de Veau boîte 240g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Maggi Fond de Veau is a 240 g dehydrated veal stock marketed as a culinary base for sauces and soups. It belongs to the Fat and sauces (pnns_groups_1) and Dressings and sauces (pnns_groups_2) groups, carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), offering low sugar and fat but a low sodium level of 0.46 g per 100 g and containing additives such as caramel colour (E150a) and rosemary extract (E392). The formula includes wheat flour (gluten) and traces of celery, eggs, milk, mustard and soy, making it unsuitable for gluten-free or certain allergy-restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal9 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates2 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce, this veal stock contains markedly less sugar (0.5 g vs 10.95 g), negligible fat and saturated fat, and lower salt (0.46 g vs 5.02 g) per 100 g, resulting in a far lower calorie count.

Ingredients

Fécule, sel, sirop de glucose, farine de BLÉ, tomate 5%, extrait de levure, oignon, colorant (caramel ordinaire), sucre, viande de veau 2,2%, arôme, huile de tournesol, ail, extrait de vin blanc, poivre blanc, antioxydant (extraits de romarin). Peut contenir : CÉLERI, ŒUFS, LAIT, MOUTARDE, SOJA.

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