Why is Lentilles cuites à l'auvergnate classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it is a ready‑to‑eat canned dish that includes processed ingredients and additives, the main additive being calcium chloride (E509) used as a firming agent, along with several natural flavorings.

How does the salt content of this lentil dish affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.77 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides about 22 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so regular consumption could substantially increase total salt intake and may not be suitable for people managing high blood pressure.

Is the presence of duck fat and lard a concern for vegetarians or people with specific dietary restrictions?

Yes, the product contains animal fats (duck fat and lard) as well as egg, milk and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone avoiding pork, duck or gluten.

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Lentilles cuisinées à l'auvergnate 820g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lentilles cuites à l'auvergnate is a ready-to-eat canned lentil dish listed as a composite food (one-dish meal). It carries a Nutri-Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, offering low sugars (0.3 g per 100 g), low saturated fat (0.6 g per 100 g), 2.7 g of fiber and 5.3 g of protein per 100 g. However, it is relatively high in salt (0.77 g per 100 g), includes animal fats such as duck fat and lard, contains the additive calcium chloride (E509), and lists allergens including celery, egg, gluten, milk and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal90 kcal

Fat1.7 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars0.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned legume meals, this product contains significantly less fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and calories while offering slightly more fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, lentilles précuites 38%, oignons, graisse de canard, sel, farine de blé, carottes, saindoux, arômes naturels, affermissant : chlorure de calcium, arôme naturel de poivre avec d'autres arômes naturels. Traceséventuelles de: lait, moutarde, œuf, céleri.

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820 g