Why is Riste d'Aubergines à la Provençale classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is a prepared canned dish that combines several whole ingredients and a cooking oil, which places it in NOVA group 3 for moderately processed foods. The label lists zero additives, so no preservative, flavor enhancer or coloring agents are declared.

How do the sugar (4.2 g/100 g) and salt (0.8 g/100 g) levels impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sugar content is slightly above the average for canned vegetables and can contribute to blood‑glucose spikes, so people with diabetes should consume it in moderation. The salt level is much lower than the category average, making it a relatively safer option for hypertension, though overall sodium intake should still be monitored.

Is the eggplant (aubergine) in this dish a problem for people who are sensitive to nightshade vegetables?

Eggplant belongs to the nightshade family, which can trigger reactions in individuals with nightshade sensitivity. For those who experience digestive or skin symptoms from nightshades, it is best to avoid this product.

Carrefour, Reflets de France • 630 g

Riste d'Aubergines à la Provençale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riste d'Aubergines à la Provençale is a ready-to-eat canned vegetable dish featuring eggplant, tomato concentrate, herbs and a light sunflower-oil sauce, packaged in a metal-and-glass jar and sold by Carrefour under the Reflets de France range. It belongs to the Composite foods / One-dish meals group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product. Per 100 g it provides modest protein (1.2 g) and fiber (2.3 g) while being relatively low in saturated fat and salt, but its fat (8 g), sugar (4.2 g) and overall energy (110 kcal) are higher than typical canned vegetable meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal110 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar canned vegetable meals, this riste contains more fat (8 g vs 5.94 g) and sugar (4.2 g vs 3.57 g), slightly less saturated fat (0.9 g vs 1.94 g) and markedly lower salt (0.8 g vs 3.55 g), while delivering fewer calories (110 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), far less protein (1.2 g vs 7.16 g) and carbohydrates (7 g vs 23 g), but a touch more fiber (2.3 g vs 2.08 g).

Ingredients

Aubergines 37,5%, eau, huile de tournesol, concentré de tomates 11%, farine de riz, sucre, ail, sel, bouquet provençal (huile de tournesol, basilic, romarin, thym, marjolaine, sarriette, sel, jus concentré de citron), persil, thym, poivre blanc, jus concentré de citron, laurier.

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