Why is Garden Gourmet le Croc classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives the NOVA 4 label because the patty undergoes multiple industrial steps such as grinding, protein concentration, breading, freezing and the addition of food‑grade additives; its ingredient list includes the acidity regulator E267 (vinegar), the stabiliser methylcellulose (E461), as well as natural flavourings, spices, vegetable oils, corn starch, bamboo fibre, soy flour, yeast extract and a powdered soy sauce, all typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the salt content in Garden Gourmet le Croc affect a hypertensive diet?

The patty supplies about 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, so a whole 180 g pack contains roughly 2 g of salt, which represents around 35 % of the WHO’s recommended daily limit of 5 g; for people with hypertension this amount is moderate and should be balanced with other low‑salt foods to stay within daily limits.

Is Garden Gourmet le Croc suitable for a vegan diet?

No; although the product is vegetarian, it contains EDAM cheese made from milk and therefore includes dairy, making it unsuitable for vegans, while it remains appropriate for lacto‑vegetarians.

Garden gourmet • 180 g

GARDEN GOURMET le Croc 180g

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

Garden Gourmet le Croc is a 180 g frozen, breaded patty made from soy protein, wheat flour, and vegetarian cheese, positioned as a meat‑alternative. It belongs to the Protein foods PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, offering 15 g of protein and 5.2 g of fiber per 100 g but also containing 1.1 g of salt and 1.7 g of saturated fat. While the EcoScore is C and the product is vegetarian, it is not vegan due to the included cheese and milk, and it lists gluten, milk, soy and possible egg traces as allergens, which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Fat11.5 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates12.9 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meat‑alternative, this patty provides less sugar (1.1 g vs 1.94 g) and salt (1.1 g vs 2.02 g) per 100 g, while delivering more protein (15 g vs 14.6 g) and fiber (5.2 g vs 3.85 g).

Ingredients

Eau, farine de BLE, EDAM végétarien (LAIT) 10.5%, huiles végétales (colza, tournesol) en proportion variable, concentré de protéines de SOJA 6.2%, GLUTEN de BLE 3.9%, protéines de BLE texturés 3.3% (protéines de BLE 2.5%, farine de BLE 0.7%), correcteur d'acidité : vinaigre tamponné; stabilisant : methylcellulose; épices, arômes naturels, amidon de maïs, sel, fibres de bambou, farine de SOJA, extrait de levure, concentré de légumes (radis, carotte, poivron), sauce SOJA en poudre (fèves de SOJA, BLE, sel). Peut contenir : Oeufs.

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