Why is the Fava bean & wheat patty classified as NOVA 3 and what additives are present?

It is labelled NOVA 3 because the ingredients are cooked, rehydrated and mixed without extensive industrial processing; the only additive listed is the antioxidant rosemary extract (E392).

How do the sugar and salt amounts in this patty impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.7 g of sugar per 100 g the product is low‑sugar, making it suitable for blood‑glucose control, while 1 g of salt is moderate and should be counted toward the daily limit for hypertension management.

Can people following a gluten‑free diet eat this patty?

No, the patty contains wheat flour and whole‑wheat bulgur, so it is not gluten‑free, although it is fully plant‑based and suitable for vegans.

CÉRÉALE BIO • 2 x 90 g

Galettes de fèves & blé patates douces, noix de coco

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

The product is a frozen vegetable‑and‑cereal patty made from rehydrated whole‑wheat bulgur, fava beans, sweet potatoes, cornmeal and coconut, and it is certified organic and vegan. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed food. Nutritionally, the patty offers above‑average fiber (5 g) and protein (7 g) with low sugar (3.7 g), but its salt (1 g) and saturated fat (2.2 g) are moderate, and it contains gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal210 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based patty, this product contains less sugar (3.7 g vs 10.1 g), slightly lower fat (8.4 g vs 12.2 g) and similar salt (1 g vs 1.14 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Boulgour de blé complet réhydraté 26.6%, fèves" cuites 12.9%, oignons" 8%, semoule de maïs, courgettes 8%, patate douce 8%,farine de blé 62%, huiles végétales ( tournesol oléique*, tournesol*), petits pois 54%, flocons de pomme de terre* déshydratés, noix de coco râpée 2,7% gluten de blé*. sel de mer épices Korma*, vinaigre balsamique* (vinaigre de vin*, moût de raisin"), antioxydant : extrait de romarin*. * Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique

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