Why is Authentic cassoulet classified as a moderately processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it combines whole ingredients with cooking and canning processes but does not undergo the extensive industrial formulation that defines ultra‑processed foods; its ingredient list shows no added preservatives, colourings or flavourings, and the additives count is zero.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content in this cassoulet affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

At 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, the product is relatively low in sodium and can fit into a reduced‑salt diet, but the 2.6 g of saturated fat contributes to higher cholesterol levels, so it should be consumed in moderation by individuals monitoring cardiovascular health.

Is Authentic cassoulet compatible with low‑carb/keto eating plans and does it contain gluten?

With 7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, the cassoulet is lower‑carb than many meals but still provides enough carbs to exceed strict keto limits; it contains no wheat, barley or rye ingredients, so it is naturally gluten‑free.

LA BELLE CHAURIENNE • 840 g

Authentique cassoulet

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Authentic cassoulet is a traditional French bean stew classified as a composite food and one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and belongs to NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing, and its nutrition per 100 g features 138 kcal, 7 g fat (including 2.6 g saturated), 0.7 g salt, 0.5 g sugars, 4.5 g fiber, and 9.5 g protein. While the product is low in sugar and salt and provides above‑average protein and fiber, it is higher in total and saturated fat than typical cassoulet averages.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal138 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average cassoulet‑type meals, this product contains less sugar and salt, more protein and fiber, but higher total and saturated fat.

Ingredients

Haricots lingots 32% - Eau - Viande de porc origine France ou Espagne 21% - Saucisses de Toulouse 18% (viande de porc origine France ou Espagne, gras de porc, eau, boyau naturel de porc, sel, poivre) - Purée de tomates double concentrée - Sel - Graisse de canard - Ail - Poivre.

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La Belle Chaurienne

420g