Why is Palets de légumes courgette, petits légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple processing steps, including pre‑frying, starch modification and ingredient blending, which place it in the NOVA 4 category; its additive list includes modified corn starch, xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412) as thickeners.

How does the salt and sugar content in this product affect people with hypertension or diabetes?

At 0.86 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium that may raise blood pressure in hypertension‑prone individuals, while its 2.1 g of sugar per 100 g is low and generally acceptable for diabetic diets when portion sizes are controlled.

Is this product suitable for a vegan or vegetarian diet, and does it contain common allergens?

The product contains whole‑egg powder and egg‑white powder, so it is not vegan but is vegetarian; it lists egg as an allergen and may have traces of celery, gluten, milk, mustard and soy.

U • 300 g

Palets de légumes courgette, petits légumes 300g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

The product is a 300 g frozen vegetable patty mix made in France, containing zucchini, carrots, garden peas and pre‑fried zucchini pieces, marketed as a ready‑made savory snack. It belongs to the Vegetable group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 tier, with moderate protein (4.6 g), high fiber (3.2 g) and a relatively high fat (5.4 g) and salt (0.86 g) per 100 g. While the low sugar (2.1 g) and substantial vegetable share (≈66 %) are positive, the presence of egg powders, added thickeners and a modestly elevated sodium level limit its suitability for low‑salt or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal96 kcal

Fat5.3 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates4.7 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant‑based snacks, this product contains less sugar (2.1 g vs 3.6 g per 100 g) but noticeably more fat (5.4 g vs 1.4 g) and slightly higher salt (0.86 g vs 0.73 g).

Ingredients

Courgettes 33%, carottes 27%, petits pois garden peas 20%, courgettes préfrites (courgettes, huile de tournesol) 10%, farine de lin, poudre de blanc d'OEUF, poudre d'OEUF entier, sel, basilic, ail, poivre, romarin, origan. traces éventuelles de céleri, céréales contenant du gluten, lait, moutarde et soja.

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