Why is Sun vegetables and ricotta classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish is made from refined durum wheat semolina, rehydrated textured soy protein, tofu, ricotta and several processed vegetable preparations, all of which are manufactured and combined in an industrial setting, meeting the criteria for a NOVA 4 product. The only listed additive is citric acid (E330), used as an acidity regulator.

How does the sugar and salt content in Sun vegetables and ricotta affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and therefore has a minor impact on blood-glucose spikes, making it relatively suitable for diabetic individuals when portion-controlled. The salt level of 0.74 g per 100 g is moderate and lower than many comparable meals, but it still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by people managing hypertension.

Based on the ingredient list, is Sun vegetables and ricotta suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The presence of ricotta cheese (dairy) and wheat-based semolina means the product is not vegan and not gluten-free. Its carbohydrate content from semolina exceeds typical keto limits, so it is not keto-compatible. All animal-derived ingredients are sourced from standard dairy and soy without explicit halal certification, so it cannot be confirmed as halal.

Céréal Bio

Légumes du soleil et ricotta

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Sun vegetables and ricotta is a ready-to-heat, plant-based meal made with pre-cooked durum wheat semolina, textured soy protein, tofu, ricotta cheese and a mix of vegetables, classified in the "Cereals and potatoes" group. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and a moderate level of fat and salt, while providing low sugars, 5.9 g of protein per 100 g and 22% vegetable content, but it also contains allergens (soy, gluten, milk) and is considered ultra-processed (NOVA 4) with one additive (citric acid). Its eco-score of A-plus reflects a low environmental impact, yet the presence of dairy and processed ingredients prevents it from being a vegan option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal106 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant-based meal (9 g sugar, 6.94 g fat and 2.96 g salt per 100 g), this product contains only 2.6 g sugar, roughly half the typical fat content, and 0.74 g salt, while delivering about 5.9 g protein.

Ingredients

Eau, semoule de blé dur' 11,4%, protéines de soja texturées réhydratées, tomates* concassées 6,9% (tomates, jus de tomate*, acidifiant: acide citrique), concentré de tomate 5,8%, tofu* (eau, soja* dépelliculé, agents de coagulation : sulfate de calcium, nigari), ricotta (sans présure animale) 3,5%, aubergines 3,2%, poivrons rouges 2,5%, courgettes* 2,5%, huile d'olive vierge extra, oignons, chapelure* (blé"), tomates séchées 1,2%, plantes aromatiques (dont basilic* 0,65%, romarin* 0,1%), gluten de blé", sel de mer, épices, échalotes, huile de colza". "Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. NOS INGRÉDIENTS SONT ORIGINAIRES DE: SOJA FRANÇAIS SANS OGM, SEMOULE DE BLÉ DUR ORIGINE UE, LÉGUMES ORIGINE UE ET NON-UE, RICOTTA ORIGINE NON-UE.

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