Why is Bon Menu Barbecue classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is NOVA 4 because the beans are soaked and combined with a sauce that includes added sugars, thickeners, and flavorings, and the label lists the additives E410 (locust bean gum) and E407 (carageenan) used to achieve the desired texture.

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

The product provides 4.7 g of sugar and 0.79 g of salt per 100 g, which is higher in sugar than the average canned legume and moderate in salt; both nutrients can raise blood glucose and blood pressure, so people with diabetes or hypertension should limit portions or balance this item with lower‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Based on the ingredient list, is Bon Menu Barbecue suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free or mustard‑allergic diets?

The product is vegan and contains no animal ingredients, but it may have wheat traces and explicitly includes mustard, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free and is not safe for individuals with mustard allergies.

Bonduelle • 430 g

Bon Menu Barbecue

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Bon Menu Barbecue is a plant‑based canned dish containing soaked kidney beans, tomato paste and a barbecue‑flavored sauce, classified in the legumes group of the PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, offering low fat (0.7 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g) and modest protein (5.2 g) per 100 g, but contains moderate salt (0.79 g) and slightly higher sugars (4.7 g) than typical canned legumes. The formulation includes the additives E410 (locust bean gum) and E407, and may contain traces of wheat and mustard, which are relevant for allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal90 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars4.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned legume product, it is markedly lower in fat, saturated fat, salt, energy and carbohydrates, but provides slightly less fiber and protein and has a higher sugar content than the category averages.

Ingredients

Water, soaked dried kidney beans 45%, sugar, Dijon MUSTARD (water, MUSTARD seeds, vinegar, salt), tomato paste, salt, modified corn starch, diced onions, spirit vinegar, thickeners : locust bean gum ( or E410) - carregeenans (or E407), natural flavouring, seasoning Harissa 0,1% (paprika, salt, chilli pepper, yeasts extract, grilled onion, garlic, coriander, caraway), grilled BARLEY malt extract, natural pepper flavouring. May contain WHEAT

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