Why is 4 Mini gratins petits légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines whole vegetables with many industrial ingredients such as modified potato and tapioca starches, whey, powdered egg white, powdered skimmed milk and a dehydrated white sauce mix, which together push it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the only listed additive is E14xx, a food‑grade emulsifier.

How does the saturated fat and salt content in this product affect a heart‑healthy diet?

With 4.5 g saturated fat per 100 g, the gratin exceeds the recommended limit for saturated fat in a single serving and can raise LDL cholesterol, while its 0.65 g of salt is relatively low compared with many frozen meals, so the overall impact on blood pressure is modest but the high saturated fat remains a concern.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or low‑sugar diets?

No, the gratin contains dairy (cream, emmental, skimmed milk powder) and egg ingredients, so it is not vegan; it also lists traces of gluten and soy, making it unsuitable for strict gluten‑free diets; however, its added sugars are zero and the total sugar content (3.2 g per 100 g) is lower than average, which may fit a low‑sugar regimen.

Saint Eloi • 480 g

4 Mini gratins petits légumes 480g

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Product Insights

The 4 Mini gratins petits légumes are frozen mini vegetable gratins intended for microwave preparation, classified as a one‑dish meal. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and fall into NOVA group 4, indicating a highly processed product with added starches, whey and an E14xx additive. While they provide 53% vegetables and modest fiber, they are relatively high in saturated fat and low in protein compared with typical frozen meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Fat6.7 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates7.1 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains 6.7 g fat per 100 g, higher than the category average of 5.94 g, and 4.5 g saturated fat, more than double the typical 1.94 g, while its sugar (3.2 g) and salt (0.65 g) are below the averages of 3.57 g and 3.55 g respectively.

Ingredients

Légumes 53% (carottes jaunes 13,5%, carottes orange 13,5%, courgettes 13%, brocolis 13%), eau, crème** 14%, emmental** 4,5%, jaune d'œuf, préparation pour sauce blanche déshydratée (lactosérum**, fécule modifiée de pomme de terre et amidon modifié de manioc, lactose**, sel, lait écrémé en poudre, épices), fécule de pomme de terre, blanc d'œuf en poudre, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, sel, extrait de levure, ail déshydraté.** dont lait

84%

35%

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