Why is this vegetable sauté classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The mix undergoes multiple industrial steps such as slicing, sautéing, addition of vegetable oils, thickening agents and a natural flavoring, which place it in the ultra-processed category; the label lists three additives: E412 (guar gum), E415 (xanthan gum) used as thickeners, and an E14xx sulfite‑type compound that acts as a preservative.

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

With only 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the product has a minimal impact on blood‑glucose levels, making it suitable for people managing diabetes, but the 0.82 g of salt per 100 g is slightly above the average for frozen vegetables and can contribute to daily sodium limits, so those with hypertension should monitor portion sizes.

Is this product suitable for a vegan diet despite the “maybe vegan” label on the natural flavoring and a trace of milk?

All primary ingredients, green beans, potatoes, mushrooms, onions, herbs and the listed oils, are plant‑based, but the natural flavoring is flagged as “maybe vegan” and the packaging notes possible milk traces, so strict vegans may choose to avoid it.

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Poêlée champêtre aux légumes, pommes de terre et champignons de Paris1kg

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

This frozen pan-fried vegetable mix contains green beans, potatoes, button mushrooms, onions and herbs, marketed as a country-style vegetable sauté. It carries a Nutri-Score of B, falls into the vegetables PNNS group, and provides 79 kcal, 3.2 g fat (including 0.3 g saturated), 1.9 g protein, 2.7 g fiber, 1.1 g sugars and 0.82 g salt per 100 g. The product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and includes three additives (E412 guar gum, E415 xanthan gum, and a sulfite-type additive E14xx), with possible milk traces, giving it both convenience and some dietary caution.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal79 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates9.2 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen vegetable dishes, this sauté has higher fat (3.2 g vs 1.4 g) and salt (0.82 g vs 0.73 g) but lower sugars (1.1 g vs 3.6 g) and slightly fewer calories (79 kcal vs 83 kcal).

Ingredients

Haricots verts extra fins entiers 32%, pommes de terre en rondelles rissolées 25% (pomme de terre, huile végétale de tournesol), champignons de Paris émincés 23%, oignons en dés 10%, eau, huile végétale de colza, arôme naturel, persil, ail, sel, oignons grillés en poudre, amidon transformé de pommes de terre, échalotes en poudre, romarin, extrait de champignons en poudre, épaississants : gomme xanthane et gomme guar, poivre. Traces éventuelles de lait.

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