Why is Cannelloni boeuf & porc classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it undergoes extensive processing, combines refined wheat semolina with meat extracts, added starches, several oils, and multiple flavorings such as natural garlic flavor, pepper extract and other natural aromas; these ingredients and the canning process make it an ultra‑processed food despite the absence of numbered additives.

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

With 0.79 g of salt per 100 g, a full‑size 400 g can provides roughly 3.2 g of salt, which is about 65 % of the recommended daily maximum of 5 g, so regular consumption could contribute to elevated blood pressure and should be limited by people managing hypertension.

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

No; the recipe contains wheat semolina and breadcrumb, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, includes beef and pork so it is not vegan, and delivers 15 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, which exceeds the low‑carb thresholds required for a ketogenic diet.

U • 400 g

Cannelloni boeuf & porc

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cannelloni boeuf & porc is a ready-to-heat canned beef and pork stuffed pasta, classified in the PNNS groups Composite foods and One-dish meals. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product; per 100 g it provides 107 kcal, 3 g fat (1.1 g saturated), 4.5 g protein, 1.1 g fiber, 15 g carbohydrates, 2.2 g sugars and 0.79 g salt. The modest protein and fiber are positives, while the relatively high salt, presence of gluten, added sugars and several flavorings limit its suitability for low-salt or gluten-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal107 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical stuffed‑pasta meals, this cannelloni contains about 40 % fewer calories, 50 % less fat and salt, and roughly half the sugar, but also provides less protein and fiber than the category average.

Ingredients

Eau, cannelloni 30% (semoule de BLÉ dur, viande de boeuf 8% (origine France), chapelure (dont BLÉ), carottes, eau, oignons 0,7%, sel, plantes aromatiques, fécule de manioc, huile de colza, extrait de poivre, arôme naturel d'ail), purée de tomate mi-réduite 12%, viande de porc cuite 3,4% (équivalent viande crue 5%) (origine France), oignons 1,6%, carottes, amidon, huile de colza, basilic, sucre, sel, arôme naturel, ail en poudre, extrait de poivre. Viande de boeuf et de porc mises en oeuvre : 13% du poids net total Traces éventuelles de lait, de céleri et d'oeuf.

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