Why is Provencal Pea Delight classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is made from a blend of peas, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, peppers and other vegetables that are cooked and canned, which places it in the NOVA 3 group for processed foods; the ingredient list shows no added preservatives, colourings or flavorings, and the additive count is zero, so it contains no listed additives.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Provencal Pea Delight affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 6.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of quick-acting carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, and its 0.78 g of salt per 100 g exceeds the average for similar dishes, which may increase blood pressure; people with diabetes or hypertension should therefore consume it in limited portions and consider the overall daily intake of sugar and sodium.

Is Provencal Pea Delight suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or low-sodium diets?

The formulation is fully plant-based and carries vegan certification, but it contains wheat flour, which introduces gluten, so it is not gluten-free; its sodium content is slightly higher than average, making it less ideal for strict low-sodium diets, though the overall fat and saturated-fat levels are low.

Cassegrain • 375 g

Gourmandise de Pois à la provençale

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Provencal Pea Delight is a shelf-stable, plant-based meal that belongs to the Fruits and vegetables (Vegetables) group of the French PNNS classification. It earns a Nutri-Score of A (-2 points) and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed product, offering low saturated fat, modest total fat, high fiber (about 2.7 g per 100 g) and a very high proportion of vegetables (about 95% of the ingredients). However, it contains more sugar (6.1 g) and a slightly higher salt level (0.78 g) than typical canned vegetable dishes, includes a small amount of wheat flour (gluten) and remains a processed food, which may be a concern for those managing sugar, sodium or gluten intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal70 kcal

Fat1.8 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars6.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average of similar canned vegetable meals, this product provides higher sugar (6.1 g vs 3.6 g per 100 g) and slightly more salt (0.78 g vs 0.73 g), while its total fat (about 2 g) and saturated fat (0.3 g) are close to the category averages of 1.39 g and 0.31 g respectively.

Ingredients

Petits pois doux 34%, tomates pelées concassées au jus 25% (tomates, jus de tomate), champignons de Paris 12%, oignons dés 10%, poivrons rouges grillés 7%, jus concentré de citron, double concentré de tomates, huile d'olive vierge extra 2%, sucre 1.8%, farine de BLE, sel, basilic, ail, origan, romarin 0.1%

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