Why is Wild Palm Hearts classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 covers foods that have been washed, sliced and canned; the only additive listed is citric acid (E330), used as an acidifier, together with a small amount of salt.

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

With only 0.1 g of sugar per 100 g, it poses no concern for blood glucose control, but the 0.66 g of salt represents a moderate sodium contribution, so people on a low-sodium regimen should consume it in limited quantities.

Is Wild Palm Hearts suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or keto dietary patterns?

All ingredients are plant derived and the product contains no gluten or animal products; its low carbohydrate (1.6 g per 100 g) and modest fat make it compatible with vegan, gluten-free and ketogenic diets.

U, U Bio • 250 g

Coeurs de palmier sauvage - Bocal 250g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Wild palm hearts in a 250 g glass jar are an organic, French Guianan product sold under the U Bio brand and packaged in recyclable glass and steel. The canned vegetables belong to the fruits and vegetables group, carry a Nutri-Score of B, are classified in NOVA group 3, and provide per 100 g only 0.3 g fat, 0.1 g sugars, 2.7 g fiber and 2.6 g protein. This results in very low calories and minimal sugar, while the modest salt level (0.66 g) and a single additive, citric acid (E330), are the main drawbacks, and the protein and fiber are below the average for similar vegetable cans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal26 kcal

Fat0.3 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates1.6 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned vegetable product, this palm heart contains about 97% less sugar, 78% less fat, and slightly less salt.

Ingredients

Coeurs de palmier sauvage*, eau, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique. *Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique

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