Why is Ratatouille classified as NOVA group 3 and what processing steps contribute to this level?

NOVA 3 indicates moderate processing; the vegetables are cooked, tomatoes are double‑concentrated, oils are added, and the product is packaged, all of which involve heat or mechanical steps but no extensive industrial formulation or additives.

How does the sugar and salt content in this Ratatouille affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.5 g of sugar and 0.5 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in both nutrients, making it suitable for people managing blood‑sugar levels or blood‑pressure, provided overall daily intake is considered.

Is this Ratatouille suitable for vegan, keto, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

The recipe contains only plant ingredients, so it is fully vegan and gluten‑free; its low carbohydrate content (7 g per 100 g) can fit a moderate‑keto plan, though the modest protein and moderate fat should be balanced with other sources.

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Ratatouille

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Ratatouille is an organic, plant‑based one‑dish meal made from French‑grown zucchini, eggplant, onion, tomato, red pepper and extra‑virgin olive oil. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, belongs to the composite foods group, and is classified in NOVA 3, reflecting moderate processing such as cooking, concentration of tomatoes and addition of refined oils. Nutritionally, it offers low sugars (2.5 g per 100 g) and very low salt (0.5 g per 100 g) but provides modest protein (1.1 g per 100 g) and a moderate fat content (7.2 g, including 1.5 g saturated), so while it is low‑calorie it is not a high‑protein source.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal97 kcal

Fat7.2 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared vegetable dishes, this Ratatouille contains less sugar (2.5 g vs 3.57 g), significantly less salt (0.5 g vs 3.55 g) and lower calories (97 kcal vs 174 kcal), but its fat (7.2 g) and carbohydrate (7 g) levels are slightly above the category averages.

Ingredients

courgette (origine France) 25%, aubergine (origine France) 23%, oignon, eau, double concentré de tomates 7%, poivron rouge 7%, huile de tournesol désodorise, pulpe de tomates 4%, sel de mer non raffiné, huile d'olive vierges extra extraite à froid, ail poudre 0,2%, jus de concentré de citron, basilic, échalote en poudre 0,05%, thym 0,05%, poivre 0,01%, piment de Cayenne.

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