Why is Liguine aux petites gambas classified as a moderately processed product (NOVA 3) and which ingredients contribute to this rating?

The NOVA 3 classification reflects that the meal is made from several cooked and combined ingredients that are then frozen, such as refined linguine pasta, peeled shrimp, added vegetable oils, a poultry stock base, and assorted seasonings, all of which involve processing steps beyond simple preservation.

How does the salt content of this meal affect people who need to limit sodium intake?

The product contains 0.76 g of salt per 100 g (about 300 mg of sodium), so a 290 g package provides roughly 2.2 g of salt; while lower than many frozen meals, it still contributes significantly to daily sodium limits and should be accounted for in a hypertension‑friendly diet.

Is the shrimp in Liguine aux petites gambas a concern for individuals with shellfish allergies?

Yes; peeled shrimp, a crustacean, is listed as a main ingredient and the label highlights crustaceans as an allergen, making the product unsuitable for anyone allergic to shrimp or other shellfish.

WW • 290 g

Liguine aux petites gambas

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Product Insights

Liguine aux petites gambas is a frozen one-dish meal containing linguine pasta, peeled shrimp, vegetables and a light sauce, designed for microwave preparation. It falls in the PNNS category of one-dish meals, carries a Nutri-Score of B, and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product. The portion provides low fat (2.3 g), low saturated fat (0.3 g) and low sugar (1.3 g) per 100 g, but also modest protein (5.8 g) and fiber (1.2 g), and it contains crustacean and gluten allergens which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal102 kcal

Fat2.3 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen pasta dishes, this meal contains considerably less fat (2.3 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (0.3 g vs 1.94 g), sugar (1.3 g vs 3.57 g), salt (0.76 g vs 3.55 g) and calories (102 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), while also providing lower fiber (1.2 g vs 2.08 g) and protein (5.8 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Linguine cuites 31,3% (eau, semoule de blé dur), crevettes décortiquées 22,1% (crevettes, eau, sel), eau, courgettes grillées 12,1%, demi-tomate cerise 5,1%, basilic 3%, épinards, tomates semi déshydratées et marinées 1,7% (tomates, huile de colza, sel, origan, ail), oignons, purée de pomme de terre, poivrons jaunes, huile de colza, échalotes, sel, ail, fond de volaille (bouillon de poulet, graisse de poulet, carottes, sel, thym, laurier), poivron, farine de blé, épice et plantes aromatiques, huile de tournesol, amidon de maïs, zeste de citron, persil, piment fort, curcuma.

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