Why is Chili con carne au boeuf cuisiné classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrial ingredients such as flavourings, modified corn starch, dextrose, natural aromas and an antioxidant (rosemary extract), which places it in the NOVA 4 group. Its label lists the additives E14xx (flavourings), E160c (paprika extract) and E392 (rosemary extract).

How does the sugar and salt content of this chili affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 1.3 g of sugars and an estimated 1.8 g of added sugars per 100 g, the product provides a moderate carbohydrate load that should be counted in a diabetic meal plan. The salt level of 1.05 g per 100 g is relatively high and can raise blood pressure, so it should be limited for people with hypertension.

Is this chili con carne suitable for a gluten‑free diet?

No. The ingredient list includes wheat flour, and the product is flagged with a gluten allergen, making it unsuitable for those who need to avoid gluten.

Charal • 300 g

Chili con carne au boeuf cuisiné

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chili con carne au boeuf cuisiné is a ready‑to‑eat one‑dish meal classified as a composite food. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of added flavorings, modified starches and several food additives. Nutritionally it offers a good protein level (10 g per 100 g) and dietary fibre (3.1 g) but is relatively high in salt (1.05 g) and contains added sugars, which balance its otherwise modest fat and sugar content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal112 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates10.4 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meat dish, this chili con carne contains less fat (2.8 g vs 5.94 g), less saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.94 g), lower sugar (1.3 g vs 3.57 g) and lower salt (1.05 g vs 3.55 g), while delivering higher protein (10 g vs 7.16 g) and more fibre (3.1 g vs 2.08 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Haricots rouges 30%, viande de bœuf 22,9% (origine France), eau, purée de tomates pelées concassées au jus 6,8% (tomate, jus de tomates), oignons 4,5%, poivrons rouges 4,5%, maïs 2%, purée de tomate double concentré 1,5%, arômes, huile d'olive, fécule (pomme de terre), dextrose, arôme naturel, fibre végétale (pomme de terre), huile de tournesol, sel, amidon modifié de maïs, farine de blé, cumin-ail-thym-laurier en poudre, piment moulu, extrait de paprika, sucre, sucre caramélisé, antioxydant : extrait de romarin,

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