Why is MAGGI Japanese Soup classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed NOVA 4 because the soup is made from refined wheat pasta, potato starch, added glucose syrup, sugar, flavorings and a rosemary extract (E392), all of which are industrially processed ingredients, and it is sold in a plastic sachet that requires manufacturing steps beyond simple cooking.

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

The soup’s sugar is very low at 0.7 g per 100 ml, so it adds minimal glucose, but the carbohydrate from pasta still contributes to blood‑sugar levels, so diabetics should count the total carbs; the salt level of 0.55 g per 100 ml is moderate and lower than many soups, yet it should be considered within daily sodium limits for people managing hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

It is not vegan because it contains poultry and animal‑derived flavorings, not gluten‑free due to wheat pasta, and not keto‑friendly because of the high carbohydrate content from pasta and starch; halal status is not confirmed on the label, so consumers requiring halal certification should verify with the manufacturer.

Maggi, Nestlé • 50 g

MAGGI Soupe Japonaise 50g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

MAGGI Japanese Soup is a 50‑gram dehydrated noodle soup featuring wheat pasta, potato starch, poultry, vegetables and black shiitake mushrooms, packaged in a plastic sachet. Classified as a one‑dish meal (PNNS group: Composite foods – One‑dish meals), it earns a Nutri‑Score of B despite being a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, with low fat, saturated fat and sugar but a moderate salt level (0.55 g per 100 ml) and the presence of gluten. While it offers convenient, quick‑prepare nutrition and includes some vegetables, it also contains added glucose syrup, sugar, flavorings, and may trigger allergies to gluten, eggs, milk, soy, mustard or celery.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal26 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical dehydrated soup average, this MAGGI Japanese Soup contains far less sugar (0.7 g vs 3.57 g), substantially lower saturated fat (0.1 g vs 1.94 g) and salt (0.55 g vs 3.55 g) while delivering only about 25 kcal per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Pâtes 38% (semoule de BLÉ dur), fécule de pomme de terre, sel de cuisine, sirop de glucose, sucre, oignon, carotte 4%, volaille 3,3% (viande de poule 2%, graisse de poulet), extrait de levure, champignons noirs 2%, arômes, vinaigre d'alcool, gingembre 1,2%, chou, ail, cannelle, carvi, curcuma, antioxydant : extraits de romarin. Peut contenir: ŒUFS,MOUTARDE, SOJA, LAIT,CÉLERI .

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