Why is Trio de poivrons classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines several processed ingredients, includes added sugars from agave syrup, a soy‑based sauce and a carob‑flour thickener, and undergoes multiple manufacturing steps that go beyond simple mixing, which meets the criteria for ultra‑processed foods despite containing no synthetic additives.

How does the sugar and salt content of this pepper spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by people with diabetes; its 0.7 g of salt is moderate but still contributes to overall sodium intake, so individuals managing hypertension should also limit portion size.

Is Trio de poivrons suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based and certified organic, making the spread fully vegan and gluten‑free, but the added agave syrup provides enough sugars to exceed typical keto limits, so it is not suitable for a strict ketogenic diet.

Bjorg • 135 g

Trio de poivrons

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Trio de poivrons is an organic pepper spread made from a blend of red, yellow and green bell peppers, sunflower seeds, sunflower oil, tomato puree and a touch of agave syrup. Classified in the PNNS category "Salty snacks," it carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 4) and falls into NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with 12 g of fat, 5.3 g of sugars, 0.7 g of salt and only 1.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g. While it offers 67 % fruits and vegetables, 2.6 g of fiber and 4.7 g of protein, the presence of added agave syrup, soy sauce and a carob‑flour thickener contributes to its processing level and its moderate sugar and salt levels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal172 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars5.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average spreads, this pepper spread contains less fat (12 g vs 18.9 g) and salt (0.7 g vs 2.9 g), but higher sugar (5.3 g vs 2.6 g) while providing more fiber (2.6 g vs 2.15 g) and protein (4.7 g vs 3.74 g).

Ingredients

Poivrons* 62% (rouge, jaune et vert), graines de tournesol*, eau, huile de tournesol*, purée de tomate* 3%, sirop d'agave*, tomates séchées* 2%, sauce soja* (eau, fèves de soja*, sel), fécule de pomme de terre*, jus concentré de citron*, épices* (poudre d’oignon*, poudre d’ail*, poivre blanc*, paprika*), épaississant : farine de graines de caroube*. * Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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