Why is Boulgour aux petits légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

The dish combines multiple processed ingredients – pre‑cooked bulgur, grilled peppers, tomato purée, oil, and a natural flavour – and includes an added acidifier, citric acid (E330). This level of formulation and the presence of an additive place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this bulgur dish affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low‑sugar and generally safe for diabetic diets, but the 0.8 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and could contribute to higher sodium intake, which is a concern for individuals managing hypertension.

Is Boulgour aux petits légumes suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based, so the dish is vegan, but it contains wheat bulgur and barley, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets. It does not contain animal‑derived allergens, but those avoiding gluten should choose a different product.

Vivien Paille • 250 g

Boulgour aux petits légumes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Boulgour aux petits légumes is a plant‑based meal belonging to the Cereals and potatoes family, featuring bulgur wheat, vegetables and quinoa. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A and provides 5.3 g of protein, 5.3 g of fiber and only 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g, though its salt content is moderate at 0.8 g. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), includes the additive citric acid (E330), and contains gluten, which may be a concern for people with gluten intolerance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal168 kcal

Fat3.6 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based meal (per 100 g), this bulgur dish has far less sugar (1.6 g vs 9 g), lower fat (3.6 g vs 6.94 g), but similar salt (0.8 g vs 2.96 g) and about half the protein (5.3 g vs 9.76 g).

Ingredients

Eau, boulgour 30% (blé dur précuit concassé), poivrons grillés 8,4%, poivron vert 5,6%, purée de tomate, quinoa rouge, courgette 2,2%, oignon, orge noir, huile de tournesol, tomate mi-séchée huile de colza, aubergine grillée 1 poudre de tomate, sel, olives noires 0,6%, plantes aromatiques, ail, arôme naturel, épice, acidifiant : acide citrique.

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