Why is Ratatouille - 750 g Box classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because it undergoes multiple industrial steps such as cooking, concentration of tomato puree, addition of refined oil, sugar, thickening agents and it includes the colour additive E14xx and the acidifier citric acid (E330) as food additives.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.81 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes moderate sodium; while lower than many processed meals, it still adds to daily sodium intake and should be limited or balanced with low-salt foods by people with hypertension.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, gluten free, or keto diets?

All ingredients are plant derived and contain no animal products, gluten containing grains, or dairy, making the product suitable for vegan and gluten free diets, but its carbohydrate and sugar levels mean it does not meet the strict low-carb requirements of a keto diet.

U • 750 g

Ratatouille - Boîte de 750g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Ratatouille - 750 g Box is a ready to heat plant based one dish meal (PNNS group 'One dish meals') composed mainly of vegetables and a tomato based sauce. It carries an A NutriScore and a low fat, low sugar profile, with 0 g saturated fat and only 3.6 g sugars per 100 g, while providing 99 % fruits and vegetables. However, it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), contains a few additives (the colour additive E14xx and the acidifier citric acid (E330)), and has a moderate salt level of 0.81 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal36 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average of similar ready meal products, its sugar content (3.6 g per 100 g) matches the 3.57 g average, its fat is markedly lower than the typical 5.94 g, and its salt level (0.81 g) is substantially below the sector average of 3.55 g.

Ingredients

Courgettes, tomates, poivrons, jus de tomates, aubergines, oignons, puree de tomates double concentree, huile de tournesol, sucre, sel, amidon transforme de mais, oignons grilles, ail, herbes aromatiques, jus de citron concentre, acidifiant : acide citrique, poivre, arome naturel basilic avec autres aromes naturels

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