Why is Boulgour legumes lentilles graines de courge classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish is scored NOVA 4 because its ingredients undergo multiple industrial steps such as cooking, drying, and mixing with sauces, and it contains processed components like pre‑cooked bulgur and a xanthan gum thickener (E415). These processes and the presence of the additive place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is relatively low in sugar and can fit within a diabetic meal plan when portioned appropriately. However, the 0.69 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and may be too high for strict low‑salt guidelines, so hypertensive individuals should consume it in moderation.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The salad is fully vegan, as all listed components are plant‑based, but it is not gluten‑free because bulgur, a wheat‑derived grain, provides gluten. It is also unsuitable for a keto diet due to its 15 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, which exceeds typical keto limits.

bon et veg • 250g

Boulgour légumes lentilles graines de courge

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Boulgour legumes lentilles graines de courge is a ready‑to‑eat composite dish classified under the One‑dish meals group, featuring cooked bulgur, green lentils, corn, carrots, spinach sprouts and pumpkin seed components, and it is certified vegan. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; it delivers 10 g of fat per 100 g (about double the average for similar meals) and only 4.7 g of protein, while containing lower sugar (2 g) and salt (0.69 g) than typical prepared salads. The formulation includes gluten and mustard as declared allergens and uses a single additive, xanthan gum (E415), reflecting its processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal176 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared salad (per 100 g), this product has roughly double the fat (10 g vs 5.9 g), about half the protein (4.7 g vs 7.2 g), while containing less sugar (2 g vs 3.6 g) and salt (0.69 g vs 3.5 g).

Ingredients

Boulgour cuit 40% (eau, blé dur concassé précuit), lentilles vertes cuites 12% (lentilles vertes, eau), mais 8,7%, petits poids cuits 8,1%huile de colza, carotte 6,9% eau, jeunes pousses d'épinard émincées 2,4%, vinaigre d'alcool, graine de courges 1,6%préparation culinaire à base d'huile de tournesol et de menthe 0,8%, persil, arôme naturel, sel, sucre, moutarde de Dijon, amidon transformer de pomme de terre, poivre blanc,épaississant : gomme xanthane. Traces éventuelles d'œuf, soja, lait, céleri, poisson, fruits à coque et autres céréales contenant du gluten. En raison du mode de récolte des lentilles, malgré toutes les précautions prises et nos contrôles, il se peut qu'exceptionnellement un caillou subsiste dans le produit.

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