Why is Ratatouille à la provençale classified as a processed food (NOVA group 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is cooked and includes processed ingredients such as double‑concentrated tomato puree, extra‑virgin olive oil and refined cane sugar; however, it contains no listed food additives, as indicated by an additive count of zero.

How does the sugar and salt content of this ratatouille affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 5.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product provides more carbohydrate than typical ratatouille, which may raise blood glucose levels for people with diabetes, while its low salt level of 0.47 g per 100 g is favorable for managing hypertension.

Is this ratatouille suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, making the ratatouille vegan and naturally gluten‑free, but the relatively high sugar and carbohydrate content makes it unsuitable for strict keto regimens.

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Ratatouille à la provençale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Ratatouille à la provençale is a plant‑based, one‑dish meal classified as a composite food. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and falls into NOVA group 3, indicating it is a processed but not ultra‑processed product. At 64 kcal per 100 g it is low in energy, fat and salt, yet it contains more sugars than the average ratatouille and provides modest protein and fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal64 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates6.1 g

Sugars5.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared vegetable meal, this ratatouille contains about 45% less fat and 80% less salt, but its sugar content is roughly 45% higher and its protein is only one‑sixth of the typical value.

Ingredients

legumes* en morceaux 87 % (tomates*, courgettes", aubergines*, oignons*, poivrons* rouges, poivrons* verts), double concentré de tomates* à 28% , huile d'olive* vierge extra, sucre de canne brut, plantes aromatiques huile de tournesol*, sel marin, jus concentré de citron*, poivre noir* Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique

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35%

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