Why is Carottes en rondelles classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The carrots are peeled, sliced into rounds and steam‑cooked before being packaged, which qualifies as processing; the label also lists two additives: vitamin C (E300) used as an antioxidant and citric acid (E330) used as an acidifier.

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

At 4.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the product provides a moderate carbohydrate load that should be counted in daily sugar limits for diabetics, while its very low salt level (0.13 g) makes it suitable for a low‑sodium diet recommended for hypertension.

Is the citric acid used as an acidifier a concern for people with citrus allergies?

Citric acid in food is typically produced by microbial fermentation and does not contain citrus proteins, so it is generally safe for most people with citrus allergies, although highly sensitive individuals may still experience mild reactions.

Lunor • 500 g

Carottes en rondelles - 500 g - Lunor

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lunor’s Carottes en rondelles comes in a 500 g plastic‑packed bag of steam‑cooked carrot slices. The product belongs to the Composite foods / One‑dish meals family, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food, offering very low fat (0.4 g/100 g), low saturated fat (0 g), low salt (0.13 g) and modest fiber (2.5 g), while containing 4.5 g of sugars and the additives vitamin C (E300) and citric acid (E330). It is vegan, vegetarian and suitable for plant‑based diets, but consumers should note the presence of the two food‑grade additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal31 kcal

Fat0.4 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates8.2 g

Sugars4.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average packaged foods, it contains far less fat (0.4 g vs 5.94 g) and salt (0.13 g vs 3.55 g) but slightly more sugar (4.5 g vs 3.57 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Carottes, antioxydants : acide ascorbique, acidifiant : acide citrique.

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