Why is Galettes légumes du soleil/hiver classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many refined ingredients, pre‑fried vegetables, a dehydrated béchamel mix and several food‑grade stabilisers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists additive E461 (tricalcium phosphate) and a generic E14xx code, both used as thickeners or anti‑caking agents.

How does the sugar content in these vegetable galettes affect a diabetic diet?

Each 100 g serving provides 3.8 g of sugar, a modest amount that can fit into a controlled carbohydrate plan, but portions should be counted within the daily sugar allowance to avoid spikes in blood glucose.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes. The formulation includes whole egg and powdered egg white, so anyone allergic to egg should avoid this product.

Saint eloi • 525 g

Galettes légumes du soleil/hiver

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Saint Eloi’s Galettes légumes du soleil/hiver are frozen, plant‑based vegetable cakes packaged in a 525 g bag and sold as a ready‑made snack in French supermarkets. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and belong to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, offering 2.4 g of fiber, 58% fruits/vegetables, low salt and low saturated fat, but also 6.4 g of fat and 116 kcal per 100 g, and they contain additives such as E461 and an unspecified E14xx as well as allergens like egg, milk and celery. As a composite one‑dish meal, they can be enjoyed occasionally but are not a staple for a low‑fat, low‑calorie diet.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal116 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack products, this galette contains slightly more sugar (3.8 g vs 3.57 g) and fat (6.4 g vs 5.94 g) per 100 g, but its salt level is far lower (0.66 g vs 3.55 g) and it offers higher fiber (2.4 g vs 2.08 g).

Ingredients

Pommes de terre préfrites 21% (pommes de terre, huile de tournesol), courgettes 21%, tomates 15%, huiles végétales (tournesol, colza), aubergines préfrites 8% (aubergines, huile de tournesol), poivrons rouges 7%, poivrons jaunes 7%, oignons préfrits 6% (oignons, huile de tournesol), œuf, fécule de pomme de terre, préparation pour béchamel déshydratée (lactosérum***, fécule modifiée de pomme de terre et amidon modifié de manioc, lactose***, sel, lait écrémé en poudre, épices), tomate double concentré, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, basilic, épaississant : E461, arômes naturels (dont céleri), blanc d'œuf en poudre, sel.***dont lait

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