Why is the cooked lentils product classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the lentils are pre‑cooked and combined with rapeseed oil, salt, wheat flour and thickeners such as carob seed flour and guar gum, which involve industrial formulation; however, no synthetic additives or preservatives are listed.

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

At 0.98 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides roughly 20 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so regular consumption could raise blood pressure and should be limited by people managing hypertension.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, wheat flour is present and is highlighted as an allergen, making the product unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Belle France • 410 g

Lentilles, cuisinées

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Belle France’s canned cooked lentils are a ready-to-eat plant-based dish packaged in a metal can. Classified as a composite food and one-dish meal, it carries a Nutri-Score of B and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, offering low fat (1.3 g/100 g), low sugars (0.9 g/100 g), modest protein (5.4 g/100 g) and 3 g of fibre, but a moderate salt level of 0.98 g/100 g. The presence of wheat flour means it contains gluten, and the added oil and thickeners make it unsuitable for very low-sodium or strict gluten-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal79 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates9.7 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned legume meal, this product contains about 75 % less sugar, 78 % less fat and 73 % less salt, delivering roughly half the typical energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, lentilles précuites 43%, carottes, huile de colza, sel, poireaux, farine de _blé_, oignons, tomates, arômes, épaississants : farine de graine de caroube et gomme guar, ail.

84%

35%

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