Why is Soupe vermicelles et tomates classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The soup contains refined wheat flour, palm oil, flavor enhancers, and several isolated ingredients such as monosodium glutamate (E621) and paprika extract (E160c), all of which are hallmarks of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in NOVA 4.

How does the salt content in this soup affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.64 g of salt per 100 g, the soup contributes a moderate amount to daily sodium intake; people managing hypertension should count this portion toward their recommended limit of about 5 g of salt per day.

Is Soupe vermicelles et tomates suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No. The product contains dairy‑derived powdered cream, which makes it non‑vegan, and wheat flour and wheat‑based vermicelli, so it is not gluten‑free.

Maggi, Saveur a l'ancienne • 68 g

MAGGI Soupe Déshydratée Tomate Vermicelles 68g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Soupe vermicelles et tomates is a dehydrated tomato and vermicelli soup marketed by Maggi, falling under the PNNS group “Soups”. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing added sugar, monosodium glutamate (E621) and paprika extract (E160c), while providing low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g), moderate salt (0.64 g) and modest protein (1.2 g) per 100 g. The product is low in calories and sugars but delivers limited protein and fiber, and it lists celery, gluten and milk as allergens, which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal29 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates5.3 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dehydrated soup, this product has markedly lower sugar (0.9 g vs 3.73 g), fat (0.5 g vs 2.65 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 0.87 g) and salt (0.64 g vs 1.72 g), but also provides less protein (1.2 g vs 3.15 g) and fiber (0.5 g vs 1.92 g).

Ingredients

Vermicelles 41% (semoule de BLÉ dur, farine de BLÉ), tomate 20%, farine de BLÉ, fécule de pomme de terre, sel de cuisine, exhausteur de goût (glutamate monosodique), sucre, CRÈME en poudre ( LAIT), huile de tournesol, ail, jus de betterave concentré, vinaigre d'alcool, CÉLERI-rave, persil, poivre blanc, extrait de paprika, arômes ( CÉLERI). Peut contenir OEUFS, MOUTARDE, SOJA.

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