Why is Provencal Ratatouille classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually assigned a NOVA 3 level, reflecting processing such as the addition of refined tomato puree, sunflower-oil-based fried eggplant and a small amount of sugar, but it lists no food additives (additives_n = 0).

Is the sunflower oil used in this ratatouille a concern for people with sunflower seed allergies?

Yes, sunflower oil is included in the fried eggplant component, so individuals with a sunflower seed allergy should avoid this product.

Is Provencal Ratatouille suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, all listed ingredients are plant-based - vegetables, oils, sugar, potato starch, herbs - so the product contains no animal-derived components and is compatible with a vegan diet.

Itineraire Des Saveurs • 600 g

Ratatouille à la provençale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This Provencal Ratatouille is a ready-to-eat, plant-based one-dish meal classified as a composite food (PNNS group Composite foods) and falls under the One-dish meals category. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and a NOVA 3 processing level, with low saturated fat and sugar, moderate fat and salt, and 62 % vegetables-fruits content, but it does contain added sugar, sunflower-oil-based ingredients and a modest amount of sodium. The product is packaged in a steel-lid container, earns an Eco-Score of A, and is marketed in France under the Itineraire Des Saveurs brand, offering a convenient French-style Provencal vegetable stew.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal66 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates3.8 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical prepared plant-based meal, this ratatouille contains similar sugar (3.6 g vs 3.57 g per 100 g) but much lower saturated fat (0.6 g vs 1.94 g) and salt (0.59 g vs 3.55 g), less protein (1.2 g vs 7.16 g) and slightly more fiber (2.7 g vs 2.08 g).

Ingredients

Pure d tomates 35%, courgettes 20%, aubergines frites 20% (aubergines, huile de tourneso poivrons 9%, oignons 6,4%, purée de tomate double concentré 3,4%, huile d'olive vierge extra 1,8%, sucre, amidon de pomme de terre, jus de citron concentré herbes de Provence (thym, sarriette, romarin, laurier), poivre. INFORMATIONS: avant ouverture,

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