Why is the Asian veggie noodle dish classified as processed (NOVA 3) and which ingredients drive that rating?

The NOVA system places foods that have undergone multiple industrial steps in group 3; the cooking and drying of the pasta, the addition of powdered egg white, the soy‑based sauce and the blend of spices and oils all count as processing, resulting in a NOVA 3 classification despite the absence of synthetic additives.

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

With only 2 g of sugar and 0.68 g of salt per 100 g, the dish provides well below average levels for prepared meals, making it a relatively safe option for people managing blood‑glucose or blood‑pressure, although portion control is still advisable.

Is the presence of sesame seeds a concern for people with sesame allergy, and how is it declared on the label?

Yes, sesame seeds are listed as an allergen and are highlighted in the ingredient list; consumers with a sesame allergy should avoid this product because even small traces can trigger reactions.

Bjorg • 250 g

Recette asiatique nouilles cuisinées veggie

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is an organic, ready‑to‑heat Asian‑style vegetable noodle meal classified as a composite one‑dish food. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, belongs to NOVA group 3 and provides 120 kcal per 100 g, with lower fat, sugar and salt than the average for similar meals, while offering 3.1 g of fiber and over 50 % fruit/vegetable content. The formulation includes egg‑white powder, soy sauce and wheat, so it is not vegan and lists allergens for eggs, gluten, sesame and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal120 kcal

Fat3.1 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal, this noodle dish contains roughly half the fat (3.1 g vs 5.9 g), one‑third the sugar (2 g vs 3.6 g) and one‑fifth the salt (0.68 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, while delivering more than double the fiber and over 50 % fruit/vegetable content.

Ingredients

Pâtes précuites 25% (semoule de blé dur, poudre de blanc d'œuf), lentilles précuites 13%, carottes, maïs, oignons, poivrons rouges, petits pois, sauce soja 3,9% (eau, fèves de soja, blé, sel), huile de tournesol, gingembre, graines de sésame, ail, farine de riz, coriandre, épices, jus de citron à base de concentré, sel marin, poivre.

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