Why is this vegetable stir-fry classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what ingredients contribute to that classification?

NOVA 3 indicates a food that has been processed with the addition of ingredients such as oils, seasonings or preservatives. In this case, the rapeseed oil and the seasoning blend (salt, demelasse sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, fennel, pepper, paprika, sunflower oil) are the added components that move the product from the unprocessed category to NOVA 3.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.2 g of sugars and 0.45 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower in both sugar and sodium than many comparable frozen meals, making it a relatively safe choice for blood‑glucose management and blood‑pressure control, provided it fits within the total daily allowance and personal dietary limits.

Is this frozen vegetable mix suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based and certified organic, so the product is fully vegan and gluten‑free. Its carbohydrate level (2.3 g per 100 g) is low, making it compatible with low‑carb eating plans, although it does not provide a high protein content.

Saint Eloi • 600 g

Poêlée de légumes bio

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

This product is a frozen organic vegetable stir-fry sold in France, consisting of zucchini, carrots, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, red bell pepper, rapeseed oil and a seasoning blend. It belongs to the Fruits and vegetables PNNS group, carries a Nutri-Score of A, is classified as NOVA 3 (processed), and offers low fat, low saturated fat, low sugars, moderate protein and high fiber with a vegetable content above 98%. The formulation includes celery as an allergen and contains added rapeseed oil and a seasoning mix with salt and a small amount of demelasse sugar, which may be relevant for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal30 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates2.6 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen vegetable meals, this product contains less sugar (2.2 g vs 3.62 g), less fat (1 g vs 1.39 g) and less salt (0.45 g vs 0.73 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Courgette* 21.2%, chou-fleur* 17.5%, brocoli* 17.1%, carottes* 16.4%, haricots verts* 16.3%, poivron rouge* 5%, poivron jaune* 5%, huile de colza*, mélange d'assaisonnement 0.6% (sel, sucre demélasse*, poudre d'oignon*, poudre d'ail*, fenouil*, poivre*, paprika*, huile de tournesol*)*Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique

84%

35%

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