Why is Cœurs d'artichauts classified as a moderately processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 3 because it consists mainly of whole artichoke hearts preserved in water with added salt and a single acidulant; the only listed additive is citric acid (E330), which is used to maintain acidity and colour.

How does the salt content in this canned artichoke hearts affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount to the daily sodium limit, so people with hypertension should consume it in controlled portions and balance it with low‑salt meals.

Is this product suitable for a vegan diet and does it contain any common allergens?

Yes, all ingredients, artichoke hearts, water, salt and citric acid, are plant‑based, making the product fully vegan, and it does not contain typical allergens such as gluten, nuts, dairy or soy.

Saint Eloi • 400 g

Cœurs d'artichauts 1/2

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Cœurs d'artichauts 1/2 is a 400 g can of ready‑to‑eat artichoke hearts, consisting of artichoke hearts, water, salt and citric acid, and is certified vegan and vegetarian. It belongs to the fruits and vegetables family (PNNS groups: fruits and vegetables; vegetables), carries a Nutri‑Score of A, falls in the NOVA 3 category, and provides low fat (0 g), low sugars (1.3 g), modest protein (1.4 g) and a high fiber content (2.1 g) per 100 g. The main downside is a moderate salt level of 0.8 g per 100 g and the presence of the additive citric acid (E330), while the overall calorie count is low at 21 kcal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal21 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average of similar canned vegetable products, this artichoke hearts offering contains far less fat (0 g vs 1.39 g), sugars (1.3 g vs 3.62 g) and calories (21 kcal vs 83 kcal), while its salt level (0.8 g) is modestly above the typical 0.73 g.

Ingredients

Coeurs d'artichauts, eau, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique

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Pouce

0.24 kg