Why is Cassoulet 420g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines multiple processed ingredients, includes preservatives, stabilisers and flavour enhancers, and undergoes industrial processing; its additives list features E250 (sodium nitrate), E301 (ascorbic acid), E331 (sodium citrate), E407 (alginate), E415 (xanthan gum) and E451 (sodium triphosphate).

How does the salt content in this cassoulet affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.84 g of salt per 100 g, the cassoulet contains considerably less sodium than the average canned meal (3.55 g per 100 g), making it a relatively lower‑salt option, but regular consumption can still contribute to daily sodium intake and should be moderated for people with hypertension.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, wheat flour provides gluten, and the product is labelled with a gluten allergen, so it is unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Monique ranou • 420 g

Cassoulet 420g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cassoulet 420g is a French canned one‑dish meal classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, containing several additives such as E250, E301, E331, E407, E415 and E451, as well as gluten from wheat flour. Nutritionally, it offers moderate fat and salt levels, low sugar, higher than average fiber, and a protein content comparable to similar canned bean dishes.

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 average values for canned meals, this cassoulet has substantially lower sugar, salt, energy and carbohydrate levels, slightly lower fat, comparable protein, and higher fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sauce cuisinée: eau, concentré de tomate, saindoux, farine de blé, arômes (dont gluten), sel, sucre, épaississants : gomme xanthane, arôme de fumée , Haricots blanc réhydratés 33% , Garniture pur porc : saucisses et saucissons 14,7% (viande de porc, eau, maigre de tête de porc, gras et parures de porc, plasma de porc, farine de blé, fibres v,g,tales d'agrumes, sel, conservateur : E250, stabilisant : 451, gélifiant: E407, épices et plantes aromatiques, arômes et arôme de fumée, antioxydant : E301), viande de porc traité en salaison 7,6% (viande de porc, eau, plasma de porc, sel, conservateurs : E250, stabilisants: E451, acidifiants: E331, arômes),

84%

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