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

The soup combines several industrial ingredients such as reconstituted dairy‑based cream, modified corn starch, flavorings, and a stabiliser (gomme kanthane) plus the additive E14xx, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high fat and salt content of this soup affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With roughly 28 g fat (including 11.8 g saturated) and 5 g salt per 100 g, the soup can raise dietary saturated fat and sodium levels, which may increase blood pressure and cardiovascular risk; it should be consumed sparingly or balanced with low‑fat, low‑salt foods.

Is this mushroom soup suitable for a vegan diet?

No, the product contains dairy cream and natural flavorings derived from barley and wheat, as well as an additive that may be of animal origin, making it unsuitable for vegans.

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Soupe Cepes et bolet

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This is a ready‑to‑heat mushroom and bolet soup sold by Carrefour, classified as a composite food and one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it contains about 28 g fat (including 11.8 g saturated), 5 g salt, 0 g sugars and 45 g protein, making it high in fat and salt while low in carbohydrates. The formulation includes rehydrated porcini and bolet mushrooms, cream, modified corn starch, onion and garlic powders, and natural flavorings with barley and wheat, so it is not vegan and contains gluten and dairy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical reheatable soups, this mushroom soup is markedly higher in fat and salt and lower in sugars, positioning it as a very rich, protein‑dense option.

Ingredients

Eau, lart ecréme reconstitué, champignons réhydrates 7,9% (cepes 3,95%, bolets 3,95%), jus de champignons à base de concentré 5.6%, amidon modifié de maïs, crème fraiche, oignons en poudre, aróme, sel, arôme naturel (orge, blé), stabilisant: gomme kanthane, ail en poudre, extrait de levure.

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