Why is Courgettes à la Provençale classified in NOVA group 3 and what additives does it contain?

NOVA group 3 indicates a processed food that combines ingredients but does not undergo the extensive formulation of ultra‑processed products; the recipe includes pre‑fried zucchini, sunflower oil, added sugar, lemon‑juice concentrate, and natural herbs, but no artificial preservatives or colourants, so it contains no listed additives.

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

With 6 g of sugar per 100 g, the product provides more carbohydrates than typical canned vegetables, which can raise blood glucose levels for people with diabetes, while 0.75 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and may contribute to higher blood pressure, so it should be consumed sparingly by those managing these conditions.

Is Courgettes à la Provençale suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

The product is vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it suitable for vegan and halal diets; however, it includes wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free, and the added sugar and overall carbohydrate level make it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen.

Cassegrain • 375 g

Courgettes à la Provençale 1/2

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Courgettes à la Provençale 1/2 is a canned vegetable dish belonging to the Fruits and vegetables PNNS group, made primarily of pre‑fried zucchini (52%), tomatoes, onions and extra‑virgin olive oil. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a relatively low level of processing, with 2.5 g fat (0.4 g saturated), 2.1 g fiber and 95.6 % vegetables‑legumes content per 100 g, while containing moderate amounts of sugars (6 g) and salt (0.75 g). The product is vegan and vegetarian but lists wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free, and it contains added sugar and sunflower oil, which some consumers may wish to limit.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal63 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates7.3 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned vegetable product (3.63 g sugars, 1.4 g fat, 0.31 g saturated fat, 0.74 g salt per 100 g), this item contains higher sugars (6 g) and slightly higher fat (2.5 g) but similar salt and lower energy (63 kcal vs 83 kcal).

Ingredients

Courgettes préfrites 52% (courgettes 49%, huile de tournesol), tomates pelées concassées au jus 22% (tomates, jus de tomates), oignons 12%, purée de tomates mi-réduite 4,2%, double concentré de tomates 3%, sucre 2%, huile d'olive vierge extra 1,5%, jus concentré de citron, sel, basilic 0,7%, ail, farine de BLE, fenouil moulu. Peut contenir CELERI

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