Why is Chili con carne au bœuf classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is a canned ready‑to‑eat meal that has undergone cooking, ingredient rehydration and canning, but it does not contain any listed food additives; the ingredient list shows only water, beans, meats, vegetables, spices and starch.

How does the sugar and salt content of this chili affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the chili is low‑sugar and therefore unlikely to raise blood glucose sharply, but its 0.81 g of salt per 100 g is moderate; hypertensive individuals should monitor portion size to keep sodium intake within daily limits.

Is Chili con carne au bœuf suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains beef and pork, it is not halal due to the pork component, it carries a gluten‑trace warning, and although its carbohydrate level (11 g per 100 g) is relatively low, it may still be too high for strict keto regimens.

Raynal et Roquelaure, Zapetti • 800 g

Chili con carne au bœuf

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Product Insights

Chili con carne au bœuf is a French-made canned one-dish meal (PNNS group: One‑dish meals) that combines beef, pork, red beans and vegetables. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, belongs to NOVA group 3, and per 100 g provides 106 kcal, 2.9 g fat, 0.9 g saturated fat, 0.81 g salt, 1.2 g sugars, 5 g fiber and 6.4 g protein. The low sugar and salt levels and high fiber are positive, while the presence of animal meats, modest protein and trace allergens such as celery and gluten may be concerns for some diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal106 kcal

Fat2.9 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned meat dish, this chili has markedly lower sugar (1.2 g vs 3.57 g), fat (2.9 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (0.9 g vs 1.94 g), salt (0.81 g vs 3.55 g) and energy (106 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), while offering higher fiber (5 g vs 2.08 g) and slightly lower protein (6.4 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Eau, haricots rouges réhydratés 32 %, viande bovine cuite 5% (origine France), viande de porc cuite 5 % (origine: France), carottes 4 %, concentré de tomate 3%, maïs 3 %, poivrons 3%, oignon en poudre, sel, épices, ail en poudre, amidon.

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Raynal et Roquelaure, Zapetti

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