Why is Palet de légumes du soleil classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 includes foods that contain industrial formulations and several additives; this vegetable palette uses modified starch, powdered egg white, whole‑egg powder and a natural garlic flavouring (E14xx), which are typical ingredients of ultra‑processed products.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this vegetable palette affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is below the average sugar content for similar meals, but the sugars can still raise blood glucose and should be counted in a diabetic meal plan. The 0.62 g of salt is moderate and lower than the category average, yet it contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Is Palet de légumes du soleil suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

No. The recipe includes powdered egg white and whole‑egg powder, which contain animal protein, so it is not vegan. Although the main ingredients are gluten‑free, the label notes possible traces of gluten and other allergens, making it unsuitable for strict gluten‑free needs.

U • 300 g

Palet de légumes du soleil 300g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Palet de légumes du soleil is a 300 g frozen ready‑meal of mixed vegetables, classified in the PNNS “Vegetables” group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B (score 1) and is placed in NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added modified starch, powdered egg whites, whole‑egg powder and a natural garlic flavouring (E14xx). The product provides 132 kcal, 8.3 g fat (0.8 g saturated), 3.4 g protein and 3 g fiber per 100 g, but also contains 0.62 g salt and 2.9 g sugars, and includes egg as an allergen with possible traces of fish, soy, milk, celery and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal132 kcal

Fat8.3 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates9.4 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen ready‑made meals, this product contains less sugar (2.9 g vs 3.62 g) and slightly less salt (0.62 g vs 0.73 g) per 100 g, but its fat content is considerably higher (8.3 g vs 1.39 g).

Ingredients

Courgettes 21%, pommes de terre précuites 21% (pommes de terre, sel), tomates 16%, aubergines préfrites 8% (aubergines, huile de tournesol), poivrons rouges 8%, poivrons jaunes 8%, oignons préfrits 6% (oignons, huile de tournesol), huiles végétales (tournesol, colza), amidon modifié, blanc d'OEUF en poudre, double concentré de tomate, OEUF entier en poudre, basilic, arôme naturel d'ail, sel. Traces éventuelles de poisson, soja, lait, céleri et gluten.

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