Why is Cassoulet 840 g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes processed meats, added salts and multiple industrial ingredients such as the preservative sodium nitrite (E250), stabilizer triphosphates (E451), thickener xanthan gum (E415), gelling agent algae extract (E407a), antioxidant sodium ascorbate and acidity regulator sodium citrates (E331); these classify it as ultra‑processed.

How does the salt content of this cassoulet affect a hypertensive or high‑blood‑pressure diet?

With 0.84 g of salt per 100 g, a typical 250 g serving provides about 2.1 g of salt, which is roughly 35 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum of 5 g per day, so individuals managing hypertension should limit consumption.

Is the presence of wheat‑derived ingredients a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour and flavorings that list gluten, making it unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Intermarché, Monique Ranou • 840 g

Cassoulet 840g

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Product Insights

Cassoulet 840 g is a ready‑to‑heat, French one‑dish meal that combines white beans, pork sausages, cured pork and tomato concentrate in a steel canned container. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added salts, preservatives, stabilizers and flavorings. Nutritionally, it provides moderate fat (5.1 g), low sugars (0.9 g), relatively high salt (0.84 g) and contains gluten from wheat flour, so it is unsuitable for gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal114 kcal

Fat5.1 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates8.1 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned bean‑based meal, this cassoulet contains far less sugar (0.9 g vs 3.57 g), markedly lower salt (0.84 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (114 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), while providing slightly more fiber (3.2 g vs 2.08 g) and similar protein.

Ingredients

Eau,haricots blancs réhydratés 31%, Saucisses et saucissons 14% (viande de porc 6%, pièces de tête de porc,eau, plasma de porc, gras de porc, farine de blé, fibres végétalesd'agrumes, sel, épices et plantes aromatiques, arômes naturels et arôme defumée, conservateur : nitrite de sodium, stabilisant : triphosphates,gélifiants : algues Euchema transformées, antioxydant : ascorbate desodium), viande de porc traitée en salaison 7,5% (viande de porc 6%, eau, plasma de porc, sel,conservateur : nitrite de sodium, stabilisant : triphosphates, acidifiant :citrates de sodium, arômes), concentré de tomates, saindoux, farine de blé,arômes (dont gluten), sel, sucre, épaississants : gomme xanthane, arômede fumée.

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