Why is Lentilles vertes butternut roti et haricots rouges classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad undergoes multiple processing steps such as cooking, grilling, and mixing with a powdered coconut milk base, which places it in the NOVA 4 category, and it contains the food additives E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum) used as thickeners.

Is the almond ingredient in this salad a concern for people with tree nut allergies?

Yes, almonds are listed at 2% of the formulation and are declared as an allergen, so individuals with tree nut allergies should avoid this product.

Is this salad suitable for a vegan diet?

No, although the product is labeled vegetarian, it includes caseinate, a milk-derived protein, in the coconut milk powder, making it unsuitable for vegans.

Cassegrain • 250 g

Lentilles vertes butternut rôtie et haricots rouges

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lentilles vertes butternut roti et haricots rouges is a ready-to-eat lentil, roasted butternut and red-bean salad classified in the PNNS group of Composite foods (One-dish meals) and sold in French supermarkets. It earns a Nutri-Score of A, provides 84% fruits, vegetables and legumes, 6.1 g of fiber and only 0.45 g of salt per 100 g, while delivering 5 g of protein and low saturated fat (1.3 g). Nevertheless, the product is a NOVA 4 ultra-processed item, includes the food additives E412 and E415, and contains allergens such as milk (caseinate), almonds and mustard, with a sugar content of 4.5 g per 100 g that exceeds the average for prepared salads.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars4.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared salads, this product contains more sugars (4.5 g vs 3.6 g per 100 g) and less protein (5 g vs 7.2 g), but its saturated fat (1.3 g) and salt (0.45 g) are well below the category averages, and it delivers substantially more fiber (6.1 g vs 2.1 g).

Ingredients

Lentilles vertes cuites 36%, butternut grillée 20%, haricots rouges 12% (haricots rouges 12%, purée de tomates, arômes), carottes 10%, eau, oignons 3%, huile de colza, AMANDES 2%, sucre, vinaigre d'alcool, lait de coco en poudre 1,4% (lait de coco 1,1%, maltodextrine, caséinates (LAIT)), MOUTARDE de Dijon, purée d'ail, coriandre, sel, pur jus de citron, curry 0,18% (MOUTARDE), gingembre, épaississants: gomme de xanthane et gomme de guar.

84%

35%

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