Why is Cassoulet au canard classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The dish is made from pre‑cooked beans, duck meat, pork sausage and other ingredients that are combined and canned, which places it in NOVA group 3 for processed foods; the label states it contains no colorings and the ingredient list shows zero added additives.

How does the salt and saturated fat level in this cassoulet influence a hypertensive or heart‑healthy eating plan?

At 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower than the average for canned meals and can fit into a moderate‑salt diet, but its saturated fat of 2.2 g is moderate and may contribute to higher cholesterol levels, so consumption should be balanced with other low‑saturated‑fat foods.

Does the inclusion of pork sausage and duck fat make this dish unsuitable for vegetarians, vegans, or those following halal dietary restrictions?

Yes, the presence of pork‑based Toulouse sausage and duck‑derived ingredients means the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans, and because it contains pork it is also not permissible for halal diets.

Raynal et Rauquelaure • 420 g

Cassoulet au canard cuisiné avec ses haricots lingots

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Product Insights

Cassoulet au canard cuisiné avec ses haricots lingots is a ready‑to‑eat canned cassoulet that combines white beans, duck meat, Toulouse sausage, duck fat and seasonings. It falls under the PNNS category ‘One‑dish meals’, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed meal with modest levels of fat (7 g), saturated fat (2.2 g) and salt (0.7 g) per 100 g, while providing high protein (11 g) and fiber (4.2 g). The product is low in sugars, offers a good amount of protein and fiber, but its moderate fat and saturated‑fat content and the presence of animal‑derived ingredients mean it may not suit low‑fat or vegetarian diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates7.4 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned meals, this cassoulet contains less sugar, salt and calories, but more fat, saturated fat and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Haricot blanc précuits 31%, eau, viande de canard traitée et précuite 14% (viande de canard, eau, sel), saucisse de Toulouse précuite 12% (viande de porc, sel, poivre, boyau naturel), graisse de canard, couenne de porc, oignons frits (oignons, huile de tournesol), ail, purée de tomate, ail en poudre, sel, poivre.

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