Why is Falafels sans gluten classified as a NOVA 3 product and what does that mean for its processing level?

A NOVA 3 rating indicates the ingredients have undergone processing such as drying, grinding and mixing, but no major industrial additives or extensive formulation; the mix is therefore considered moderately processed rather than ultra‑processed.

Is this falafel mix suitable for a gluten‑free, vegan, or low‑salt diet?

Yes, the product is certified gluten‑free and vegan, and with only 0.5 g of salt per 100 g it fits well within low‑salt dietary recommendations.

Are the trace amounts of mustard, soy, and sulfites a concern for people with common allergies?

The label notes possible traces of mustard, soy and sulfites, so individuals sensitive to any of these allergens should treat the product as potentially unsafe.

Natali • 150 g

Falafels sans gluten

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a dehydrated, gluten‑free falafel mix made from corn‑maize couscous, rice flour, chickpea flour and chickpeas, seasoned with cumin, onion, coriander, parsley, garlic and black pepper, all certified organic and vegan. It belongs to the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group, carries no Nutri‑Score label, is classified in NOVA group 3 indicating a moderately processed food, and provides 133 kcal, 1.5 g fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 1.4 g sugars, 0.5 g salt and 4.5 g protein per 100 g. Compared with typical plant‑based prepared meals, it is markedly lower in sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt, but also supplies less protein, and it may contain traces of mustard, soy and sulfites that could affect sensitive individuals.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal133 kcal

Fat1.5 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based prepared meal, this falafel mix delivers about 75 % less sugar, fat and salt per 100 g, roughly 23 % fewer calories, but also around 37 % less protein.

Ingredients

Couscous maïs-riz* (farine de maïs*, farine de riz blanche*, eau), farine de pois chiches* (30%), brisure de pois chiches* (5%), cumin*, oignon*, coriandre*, persil*, sel de Guérande, ail*, poivre noir*. * Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces éventuelles de MOUTARDE, SULFITES, SOJA.

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