Why is Petites gambas compotée de tomates Tagliatelles au pesto classified as NOVA 3 and does it contain any additives?

It is classified as NOVA 3 because the product is made from processed culinary ingredients such as cooked pasta, shrimp, tomato puree, cheese and oils, without the extensive industrial formulation found in ultra‑processed foods, and the ingredient list shows no added preservatives, colourings or other additives (additives_n = 0).

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

With 1.9 g of sugars and 0.74 g of salt per 100 g, the meal contains relatively low sugar and moderate salt compared with typical ready‑meals, making it a moderate choice for blood‑glucose management, but the salt still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be accounted for within the recommended ≤5 g of salt per day for hypertensive individuals.

Is the shrimp (gambas) in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes. Shrimp is listed as a distinct ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen on the label; anyone with a crustacean or shellfish allergy should avoid this dish, and a precautionary statement also mentions possible traces of molluscs and fish, indicating a cross‑contamination risk.

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Petites gambas compotée de tomates Tagliatelles au pesto

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Petites gambas compotée de tomates Tagliatelles au pesto is a French ready‑to‑heat meal that combines shrimp, tomato‑pesto sauce and tagliatelle pasta in a 280 g recyclable tray. It belongs to the Composite foods group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, is classified in NOVA group 3 and offers lower fat, saturated fat, salt, sugars and energy than the average ready‑meal, while providing slightly less protein and fiber. The product contains crustaceans, eggs, gluten, milk and sulphites, making it unsuitable for those with shellfish, egg, wheat, dairy or sulphite sensitivities and it is not a vegan option.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal133 kcal

Fat4.9 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this dish is lower in fat, saturated fat, salt, sugars and energy, while providing slightly less protein and fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Tagliatelles cuites 36,5% (eau, semoule de blé dur, œufs de poules élevées en plein air, huile de colza), gambas décortiquées 22,7% [gambas (crustacé), eau, sel], eau, coulis de tomate 8%, tomates 5,3%, épinards 2,1%, oignons, double concentré de tomates 2%, huile de colza 1,8%, fromage 1,6%, tomates semi-déshydratées et marinées 1,2% (tomates, huile de colza, sel, origan, ail), bouillon de légumes [légumes et jus de cuisson de légumes (tomates, oignons, poivrons, aubergines grillées, ail, courgettes), huile d'olive vierge, sel, poivre], huile d'olive vierge 0,5%, farine de blé, basilic 0,2%, jus de citron concentré, sel, extrait de basilic, purée d'ail 0,1%, paprika, curcuma, poivre, persil. Traces possibles de : poisson, mollusques, soja, moutarde, céleri.

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