Why is Cassoulet classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it contains processed meat (smoked pork sausages and cured pork shoulder), refined wheat flour, added flavorings, and three food-additives: E407a (alginate from seaweed used as a gelling agent), E509 (calcium chloride used as a firming agent), and an unspecified additive coded as E14xx (a preservative). These ingredients indicate industrial processing beyond simple cooking.

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

With 0.8 g of salt and 2.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product provides less sodium than the average canned bean dish but still contributes to daily salt limits, and its moderate saturated-fat level can raise LDL cholesterol if consumed frequently, so people managing blood pressure or cardiovascular risk should limit portion size.

Is the wheat flour and milk protein in this cassoulet a problem for people with gluten or dairy sensitivities?

Yes. The recipe includes wheat flour, which introduces gluten, and added milk proteins, both of which are listed as allergens; therefore, the product is unsuitable for those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or milk allergy, though it does not contain lactose per se.

CMI (Carrefour Marchandises Internationales), Carrefour, Groupe Carrefour • 420 g

Cassoulet

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Product Insights

Cassoulet is a French canned one-dish meal (PNNS group: one-dish meals) that combines white beans, pork sausages, pork shoulder, and a triple-concentrated tomato base. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the inclusion of processed meats, refined wheat flour, and three food-additives (E407a, E509, and E14xx). Nutritionally, it delivers 8 g of protein and 4 g of fiber per 100 g, but also provides moderate saturated fat, 0.8 g of salt and contains gluten and milk proteins, which may be problematic for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal125 kcal

Fat5.8 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates8.1 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for canned bean meals, this cassoulet contains markedly less sugar (0.7 g vs 3.6 g/100 g) and salt (0.8 g vs 3.6 g/100 g), while offering higher fiber (4 g vs 2.1 g/100 g) and slightly more protein (8 g vs 7.2 g/100 g).

Ingredients

Haricots blancs trempés et précuits 34%, eau, saucisses et saucisson pur porc fumés 14% (viande de porc 5%, eau, gras de porc, pièces de tête de porc, couenne de porc, farine de _blé_, sel, protéines de _lait_, gélifiant : algues Euchema transformées, arôme naturel de poivre), viande de porc saumurée 8% (épaule de porc 5,8%, eau, sel, amidon modifié), saindoux, triple concentré de tomate, farine de _blé_, sucre, sel, arôme naturel de laurier, arôme naturel de poivre, arôme naturel d'ail, affermissant : chlorure de calcium. Porc : origine France.

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