Why is Mini Croustis classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from pre‑fried, breaded vegetables and cheese, uses refined wheat flour, dextrose, yeast and a rosemary extract antioxidant (E392), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Mini Croustis affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 2.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited for diabetes management, while the 1.2 g of salt approaches the daily recommended limit and may increase blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is the mozzarella cheese in Mini Croustis a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes, the mozzarella contains cow's milk, so the product is not suitable for those with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy, and it also includes powdered egg white, which can trigger egg allergies.

Bonduelle • 240 g

Mini Croustis

Breaded Products

Product Insights

Mini Croustis are frozen, breaded mini patties that combine zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, mozzarella cheese and a tomato flavored coating. They belong to the vegetables and legumes group, carry a Nutri-Score of C and are classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product. At 178 kcal per 100 g they are relatively low in fat and saturated fat, but contain moderate salt (1.2 g), higher sugars (2.9 g) and limited protein, which balances the nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal178 kcal

Fat4.8 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen breaded vegetable product, Mini Croustis provide less fat (4.8 g vs 12.2 g), less saturated fat (0.9 g vs 2.36 g) and fewer calories (178 kcal vs 230 kcal), but they are higher in sugars (2.9 g vs 1.14 g), carbohydrates (27 g vs 16.12 g) and contain slightly more salt.

Ingredients

Courgettes, panure (farine et amidon de BLE, sel, dextrose, levure, GLUTEN de BLE, huile de colza, antioxydant : extrait de romarin, persil) 15%, aubergines préfrites (aubergines 10%, huile de tournesol) 11%, poivrons rouges et jaunes grillés, eau, MOZZARELLA (LAIT de vache pasteurisé, sel, ferments lactiques, coagulant microbien) 6.2%, huile de tournesol, BOULGOUR cuit (BLE), oignons préfrits (oignons, huile de tournesol), double concentré de tomates 5.3%, farine de BLE, sel, farine de maïs, blanc d'OEUF en poudre [issu de poules élevées en plein air], arôme naturel de tomate avec autres arômes naturels 0.7%, tomates déshydratées 0.3%, origan, paprika Peut contenir du _CELERI

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