Why is Asperges blanches miniatures classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and what specific additive does it contain?

The spears are harvested, trimmed, blanched, packed in water with added salt and then sealed in a glass jar, a series of steps that place the product in the NOVA 3 processed category; the only listed additive is citric acid (E330), used as an acidifier.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this canned asparagus affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is suitable for a diabetic diet that limits carbohydrate spikes, but the 0.65 g of salt per 100 g, although slightly below the average, may still contribute to sodium intake and should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Is this product suitable for vegan, vegetarian and gluten‑free diets?

Yes; all ingredients, white asparagus, water, salt and citric acid, are plant‑based, contain no animal derivatives and no gluten‑containing grains, making the product appropriate for vegan, vegetarian and gluten‑free consumers.

Freshona • 110g

Asperges blanches miniatures

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Asperges blanches miniatures are canned white asparagus spears offered by Freshona, packaged in a clear glass jar. They belong to the vegetables group, carry a Nutri‑Score of A and are classified in the NOVA 3 (processed) category, with low fat (0.2 g), low sugars (1.6 g) and modest salt (0.65 g) per 100 g. While the product is low in calories and free from added sugars, its protein and fibre contents are modest and the presence of added citric acid and a moderate salt level should be considered by consumers watching sodium intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal17 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates1.6 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Asperges blanches miniatures provide 1.6 g of sugars, 0.2 g of fat and 0.65 g of salt per 100 g, all of which are below the category averages of 3.62 g sugars, 1.39 g fat and 0.73 g salt, while protein (1.7 g) and fibre (1.1 g) are also lower than the typical 3.84 g and 4.11 g respectively.

Ingredients

Asperges , eau, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique.

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