Why is Buddha Bowl Pâtes au basilic classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually assigned to NOVA group 3, meaning it is a processed ready‑made meal rather than ultra‑processed; it contains no listed food additives (additives_n = 0).

Is the soy in this product a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes, soybeans are one of the declared allergens; the dish includes cooked soy beans (14.1 % of the formulation), so it should be avoided by anyone with a soy allergy.

Is this Buddha Bowl suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The meal is vegan, but it contains durum wheat semolina (gluten) and a moderate amount of carbohydrates, so it is not gluten‑free nor keto‑friendly, though it fits a vegan diet.

Picard • 350 g

Buddha Bowl Pâtes au basilic

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Buddha Bowl Pâtes au basilic is a ready‑to‑heat frozen vegetarian meal from Picard, classified as a composite one‑dish meal (pnns_groups: Composite foods, One‑dish meals). It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed but not ultra‑processed product; it provides 6.4 g of protein and 4.6 g of fiber per 100 g, with low sugars (0.5 g) and moderate salt (0.3 g). However, it contains wheat gluten and soybeans, which are common allergens, and its carbohydrate level is relatively high, making it unsuitable for low‑carb or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal137 kcal

Fat4.3 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pasta salad, this Buddha Bowl contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.3 g vs 3.55 g), lower saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.94 g), about twice as much fiber (4.6 g vs 2.08 g), and a slightly lower protein content (6.4 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Pâtes cuites 34,6% (eau, semoule de BLÉ dur (GLUTEN), sel), lentille verte cuite 19,8%, brocoli cuit 16,1%, fève de SOJA cuite 14,1%, eau, huile d'olive vierge extra 2,9%, oignon, carotte, basilic 1,3%, huile de tournesol, farine de riz, tomate, ail, jus de citron 0,2%, cerfeuil, sel, poireau, écorce de citron 0,1%, coriandre 0,08%, thym, laurier.

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