Is Boursin Ail & Fines Herbes vegan?

Boursin · Barcode 3073781098105 · Automated ingredient assessment

The short answer

No — not vegan

Contains cream, milk. Contains cream and milk, which are animal-derived.

Why it is not vegancream, milk
6 ingredient entries checkedSource record: 2022-02-10

Based on the recorded recipe, not certification. Match it with your current package.

Boursin Ail & Fines Herbes package
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Evidence, not a guess

What the ingredient list tells us

Original label (French)

Lait et crème pasteurisés (origine : France), ferments lactiques, ail et fines herbes (1.9%), sel, poivre. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque.

Source ingredient text. Check it against your current package; recognition and source data can contain errors.

Animal-derived ingredients identified

cream

Cream is dairy-derived unless explicitly identified as plant-based.

milk

Milk is an animal-derived dairy ingredient.

Ingredients with an unresolved source

origine : france

We could not identify this ingredient reliably. Check the label spelling; this is a recognition gap, not evidence of animal origin.

lactic ferments

The source or production method of lactic ferments can vary, so it is not always vegan.

Additional evidence

vegetarian label

The source data identifies this product as vegetarian, which does not by itself confirm vegan status.

Recognised ingredient entries (6)
lait et crème pasteurisésorigine : franceferments lactiquesail et fines herbesselpoivre

Allergens, trace warnings & additives

Declared allergens in the record

milk

Precautionary “may contain” information

nuts

Trace warnings are kept separate from recipe ingredients. Do not use this page to decide whether food is safe for an allergy.

Additives listed

No additives are listed in the available record. This is not an additive-free certification.

Labels reported by the source

palm oil freenon veganvegetarian

These are source labels, not certifications independently verified by Veganory.

Nutrition & processing, separately explained

Source Nutri-Score
D
Source NOVA group
3 of 4
Veganory indicator
38/100
Indicator inputs
Nutrition + processing

Nutri-Score is the grade reported in the source, not a score calculated or certified by us. NOVA describes processing. The Veganory indicator is a separate estimate; it does not determine whether a product is vegan.

Source values per 100 g or 100 ml, as supplied by the record. Confirm the basis on the package; these are not per-serving values.
Energy395 kcal
Fat39 g
Saturated fat26 g
Carbohydrate3 g
Sugars2.5 g
Protein8 g
Salt1.2 g
Sodium0.48 g
How our indicator is calculated

When available, Nutri-Score A–E maps to 92, 74, 55, 34 or 16 points. With NOVA present, we combine 80% of those points with 20% of the processing indicator (100, 82, 52 or 16 for groups 1–4). Without NOVA we use the nutrition points alone. Without a usable Nutri-Score, we do not rate the product. This is a simplified comparison aid, not a validated health assessment.

Vegan alternatives to explore

Compare the product type and ingredient evidence, then check the individual label. Availability in your country or shop is not confirmed.

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Not sponsored. Product similarity is not a safety or certification score. Photos: community contributions and Open Food Facts (CC BY-SA).

Questions about this product

Is this answer valid for every Boursin product?

No. This page covers Boursin Ail & Fines Herbes, barcode 3073781098105. Other flavours, package versions or recipes sold in different countries may differ. Match the barcode and ingredient list on your package.

What still needs to be confirmed?

The source of origine : france, lactic ferments needs clarification. Check the current package for a vegan certification or ask the manufacturer about these exact ingredients. A confidence label is not a certification.

Does “may contain” make it non-vegan?

A precautionary trace statement describes possible cross-contact, not an ingredient intentionally included in the recipe. We keep it separate from the recipe assessment. This distinction does not establish allergy safety.

Is the nutrition rating the same as the vegan result?

No. Vegan status concerns ingredient origin. Nutri-Score describes a nutrition profile, NOVA describes processing, and the Veganory score is our own combination of available indicators. A vegan result does not mean a food is nutritionally balanced.

What if my label is different?

Use the current package as your reference. Open a personal check or add a clear ingredient photo below. Community evidence is reviewed before shared information changes; this page is not proof of a manufacturer review.

Sources & how this page is made

Product data: Open Food Facts record for 3073781098105 · Open Database License (ODbL).

Source record updated . This is not the date a person checked your package.

Veganory automatically analyses the available ingredient text, source labels and ingredient rules. We have not taste-tested this product, certified it or independently confirmed its current recipe with the manufacturer.

Read our checking method and limitations. Recipes can change. Compare the current label, especially for strict dietary requirements.

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