Why is Knorr Liquid Italian Tomato & Mozzarella Soup classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because the formulation blends whole vegetables with refined dairy components such as fresh cream, mozzarella cheese, whey and butter, and includes the food additive E14xx, a stabiliser/emulsifier used to improve texture and shelf-life; the presence of multiple isolated ingredients and this additive places the product in NOVA group 4.

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

The soup provides 4 g of sugar and 0.66 g of salt per 100 ml, which is slightly above the average sugar level for soups but well below typical salt levels; diabetics should count the sugar within their daily carbohydrate allowance, while hypertensive individuals can comfortably include a serving in a low-salt meal plan, although portion control is still advisable.

Is this soup suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

No; the product contains dairy ingredients (fresh cream, mozzarella, whey, butter) making it non-vegan, it supplies 4 g of sugar per 100 ml and notable carbohydrates which are incompatible with a strict keto diet, the cheese may use animal rennet so it is not certified halal, and the label notes possible gluten traces, so it cannot be considered gluten-free.

Knorr, Unilever • 1000 ml

Knorr Soupe Liquide Douceur à l'Italienne Tomates Mozzarella 1L

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Knorr Liquid Italian Tomato & Mozzarella Soup is a 1-liter refrigerated cream soup classified in the "Fruits and vegetables" PNNS group and the "Soups" subcategory. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that contains dairy ingredients (fresh cream, mozzarella cheese, whey, butter) and the food additive E14xx, resulting in moderate levels of saturated fat (1.5 g per 100 ml) and sugar (4 g per 100 ml) while keeping salt relatively low (0.66 g per 100 ml). The soup is labelled vegetarian, contains no preservatives or colourings and is made with sustainably farmed vegetables, but it is not suitable for vegans or individuals with a milk allergy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal61 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates5.8 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soup, this product contains slightly more sugar (+0.3 g per 100 g), higher saturated fat (+0.6 g per 100 g) and considerably less salt (-1.1 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Tomate¹ : 61%, eau, oignon¹ : 4%, CRÈME fraîche, fromage : 2,2% (mozzarella (FROMAGE) : 1,5%, FROMAGES, lactosérum (LAIT)), sucre, amidon modifié de maïs, huile d'olive vierge extra : 1%, BEURRE, huile de tournesol, sel, épice et aromates (ail, basilic¹ : 0,1%, poivre), lactosérum (LAIT), vinaigre, vinaigre balsamique : 0,1% (vinaigre de vin, moût de raisin), LAIT en poudre écrémé. Peut contenir : céleri, céréales contenant du gluten, moutarde, œuf, soja. ¹Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture durable : 65,1%. 65% de légumes¹.

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