Why is Mijoté de lentilles aux petits légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple processing steps such as cooking, seasoning, and the addition of dairy, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The only listed additive is guar gum (E412), used as a thickener, alongside salt and dairy ingredients.

How does the salt level in this lentil stew affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 0.74 g of salt per 100 g, the stew contributes roughly 12 % of the recommended maximum daily intake of 5 g of salt. For people managing hypertension or following a low‑sodium diet, the product should be consumed in moderation and balanced with lower‑salt foods.

Is the presence of fresh cream and butter a problem for consumers with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes. Both fresh cream and concentrated butter contain milk proteins, which are highlighted as allergens in the ingredient list. Anyone with a milk allergy or lactose sensitivity should avoid this product.

D'aucy, Daucy • 380 g

Mijoté de lentilles aux petits légumes d'aucy 380g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

This canned lentil and vegetable stew from D'aucy offers a vegetable‑based protein source, providing 4.4 g protein, 2.9 g fiber and 9 g carbohydrates per 100 g. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with added dairy (cream and butter) and a modest amount of saturated fat (2.4 g) and salt (0.74 g). While it contains no added sugars and no preservatives, the presence of dairy makes it unsuitable for vegans and the moderate fat and salt levels may be a concern for low‑fat or low‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal92 kcal

Fat3.6 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant‑based canned meals, this stew is lower in sugars (1.9 g vs 3.63 g) but higher in total fat (3.6 g vs 1.4 g) and saturated fat (2.4 g vs 0.31 g), while its salt matches the category average and its fiber falls short of the typical 4.1 g.

Ingredients

Lentilles (31%), eau, carottes, poireaux, CRÈME fraîche (lait) (4,7%), échalotes (4,2%), vin blanc, BEURRE concentrée (lait), sel, amidon, ail, épaississant : gomme guar, poivre. Tous ces légumes sont cultivés en France, sauf les poireaux (Belgique et/ou France) et les échalotes (origine Pologne).

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