Why is Le Cassoulet Mitonné classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA 4 because it combines processed meat components (smoked sausages, cured pork, lard) with added salt, a firming agent calcium chloride (E509) and an unspecified flavouring additive (E14xx), all hallmark ingredients of ultra-processed foods.

How does the low sugar and low salt content of this canned cassoulet affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The very low sugar (0.6 g/100 g) and negligible salt make it generally safe for blood‑glucose control and blood‑pressure management, but the presence of saturated fat and pork‑based ingredients means it should still be eaten in moderation within a balanced diet for those conditions.

Is Le Cassoulet Mitonné suitable for gluten-free, vegan, or halal diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten), pork and lard (non‑vegan and non‑halal), and traces of milk, so it does not meet the requirements of gluten‑free, vegan, or halal dietary restrictions.

William Saurin • 420 g

Le Cassoulet Mitonné

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Le Cassoulet Mitonné is a ready-to-eat canned cassoulet made with pre-cooked white beans, smoked and cured pork sausages, lard, tomato concentrate and a small amount of wheat flour. Classified in the Composite foods and One-dish meals family, it earned a Nutri-Score of A and is labeled as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature due to processed meats and added stabilisers such as calcium chloride (E509) and an unspecified flavouring additive (E14xx). Nutritionally it offers 7.3 g of protein and 3.8 g of fiber per 100 g with very low sugars and salt, but it also contains moderate fat, saturated fat, pork-derived ingredients, gluten and milk traces, making it unsuitable for vegans or those with gluten/milk sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Fat4.7 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates8.9 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical ready-meal average (≈174 kcal, 3.6 g sugar, 5.9 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 3.6 g salt, 2.1 g fiber, 7.2 g protein), this cassoulet provides fewer calories and sugars, a slightly lower saturated-fat level, a comparable protein amount, modest fiber and remains low in salt.

Ingredients

Haricots blancs précuits 33%, eau, saucisses fumées et saucisson (viande de porc, gras de porc, eau, pièces de tête de porc, viande de dinde, farine de BLE, fibres de pois, sel, plasma de porc, couenne de porc), viande de porc traitée en salaison (viande de porc, eau, sel, amidon modifié), saindoux, concentré de tomate, farine de BLE, sel, sucre, arômes naturels, affermissant: chlorure de calcium. Total charcuterie et viande mise en oeuvre: 22%.

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