Why is Curry de légumes 446 mL classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product uses multiple industrial steps such as vegetable pre‑cooking, pureeing, and the addition of powdered coconut milk, maltodextrin, natural flavourings, added sugar, milk proteins and mustard seed, all of which are typical ingredients of ultra‑processed foods; these components act as functional additives even though no formal additive codes are listed.

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

With 4.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the product provides a moderate glucose load that can raise blood sugar levels and should be counted in a diabetic meal plan, while its low salt level (0.77 g per 100 g) makes it relatively safe for people watching sodium intake, including those with hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

It is not vegan because it contains milk proteins, not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, and it is not keto‑friendly because of its carbohydrate (6.9 g) and sugar content; the product contains no pork or animal‑derived gelatin, so it may be acceptable for halal consumers, but it lacks official certification.

Saint eloi • 400 g

Curry de légumes 446 mL

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Curry de légumes 446 mL is a plant‑based one‑dish meal that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product despite its high vegetables‑legumes content (≈ 87 % fruits‑veg‑legumes). The serving provides moderate fat (4.8 g) and low salt (0.77 g), but its sugar level (4.8 g) exceeds the average for similar meals, protein is low (1.5 g), and it contains milk proteins, wheat flour and mustard, which are potential allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal83 kcal

Fat4.8 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates6.9 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this curry contains less fat (4.8 g vs 5.94 g) and far less salt (0.77 g vs 3.55 g), more fiber (3.3 g vs 2.08 g), but slightly higher sugar (4.8 g vs 3.57 g) and considerably lower protein (1.5 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Légumes 64% (carottes en rondelles, poivrons rouges grillés en dés, aubergines préfrites en dés(aubergines, huile de tournesol), oignons émincés, haricots plats coupés, échalote en dés), purée de potiron, eau, purée de tomates, lait de coco en poudre 1,7% (lait de noix de coco, maltodextrine, protéines de lait), mélange d'épices curry 1,2% (épices et plantes aromatiques, lait de noix de coco en poudre, maltodextrine et protéines de lait, arômes naturels, sel), huile de tournesol, ail, sucre, arôme naturel (contient moutarde), jus de citron concentré, sel, graines de moutarde noire 0.3%, farine de blé, gingembre, curcuma.

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