Why is Cassoulet de Castelnaudary au confit de canard classified as a NOVA 3 processed product and what additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 3 label because it is a formulated ready‑meal that combines several cooked ingredients, duck confit, pork sausage, beans, duck fat and seasonings, without being a single whole food, and the ingredient list shows no added food‑grade additives, so the product contains none listed.

How does the sugar and salt content of this cassoulet affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 0.6 g of sugar per 100 g the product has minimal impact on blood glucose, but its 0.98 g of salt (≈980 mg) contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake, so people monitoring blood pressure should limit portion size.

Is the egg present in this cassoulet a problem for consumers with egg allergy?

Yes, egg is declared in the ingredient list and is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this dish.

Itineraire de nos regions • 840 g

Cassoulet au confit de canard du sud-ouest 2 parts 840g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary au confit de canard is a ready‑to‑heat French bean stew that belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. Per 100 g it provides 10.4 g of protein, 3.8 g of fiber and low sugars (0.6 g), while delivering 6.9 g of fat (including 2.9 g saturated), 0.98 g of salt and a Nutri‑Score of B, and it is classified as a NOVA 3 processed product. The dish contains duck, pork sausage, egg and nuts, so it is not suitable for vegan or egg‑allergic consumers and the moderate salt and saturated‑fat levels suggest it should be enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal160 kcal

Fat7.6 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal (3.57 g sugars, 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt, 7.16 g protein), this cassoulet is markedly lower in sugar and salt, but higher in total and saturated fat while offering more protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Haricots lingots 36% (Origine France), eau, manchons de canard 21% (manchons de canard du Sud-Ouest Origine France, graisse de canard, sel), saucisse de Toulouse 12% (maigre de porc Origine France, sel, eau, poivre, boyau naturel de porc), arômes naturels, épices (ail, muscade, girofle, poivre), plantes aromatiques (herbes de Provence), sel, graisse de canard, concentré de tomates, ail. Peut contenir : lait, oeufs et fruits à coque.

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