Why is Kub Mediterranean vegetables classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it undergoes multiple industrial steps such as dehydration, concentration, and the addition of flavor enhancers and binders. Its ingredient list includes iodised salt, potato starch, a vegetable blend, sugar, shea butter, aroma compounds, additional salt, herbs of Provence (basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, oregano), extra‑virgin olive oil, garlic, turmeric, parsley, white pepper, yeast extract and thyme extract. No synthetic E‑number additives are declared, but the presence of flavorings and extracts places it in the ultra‑processed group.

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

With 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the broth provides about 9 % of the WHO’s recommended maximum daily sodium intake of 5 g. Used in small quantities it can fit into a low‑salt eating plan, but individuals with hypertension should count it toward their total daily salt allowance and avoid adding extra salt during cooking.

Is Kub Mediterranean vegetables suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, including the vegetable blend, herbs, oils and extracts, so the formulation is essentially vegan. The product’s analysis tag flags the vegan status as unknown because of possible hidden animal‑derived processing aids, but in practice it is generally considered suitable for vegans who verify the source of any minor additives.

Maggi • 80 g

NESTLE MAGGI KUB Bouillon Légumes Méditérranéens 80g - 8 tablettes

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Kub Mediterranean vegetables is a dehydrated vegetable broth from Maggi, positioned as a condiment and tenderiser for cooking. It belongs to the "Condiments & sauces" dietary family, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, offering very low fat (0.5 g), low sugars (0.5 g) and modest protein (0.5 g) per 100 g, but its salt level (0.9 g) is moderate relative to other condiments. The product contains gluten, may have traces of celery, eggs, fish, milk and soy, and lists several plant‑based flavorings and extracts, while being marketed as vegetarian and suitable for vegans pending confirmation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal5 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates0.6 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for its category, this broth contains only 0.5 g fat versus 9.8 g, 0.5 g sugars versus 10.79 g, 0.9 g salt versus 10.32 g, and provides about 5 kcal instead of 171 kcal per 100 g, making it markedly lower in energy and macronutrients.

Ingredients

Sel, fécule, légumes 11,5% (oignon 5%, tomate 2,2%, carotte, poivron rouge 1,6%, courgette 0,5%, aubergine 0,2%), sucre, beurre de karité, arômes, herbes de Provence (basilic 0,5%, sarriette 0,5%, thym 0,2%, romarin, marjolaine, origan), huile d'olive vierge extra, ail, curcuma, persil, poivre blanc, extrait de levure, extrait de thym. Peut contenir : CÉLERI, GLUTEN, ŒUFS, POISSONS, LAIT, SOJA.. **inclus dans le Plan Légumes.

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