Why is Picard Cauliflower Tahini Sauce classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because it is a ready-to-heat frozen dish that combines multiple ingredient extracts, flavorings and an acidifier, but the label lists no artificial additives; the only additional substance is citric acid used as an acidity regulator.

How does the fat and saturated-fat content of this sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

While the low sugar makes it relatively suitable for blood-glucose control, the 18 g of total fat and 2.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g can increase caloric intake and may raise LDL cholesterol, which is a concern for people managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is the sesame (tahini) in this product a concern for individuals with sesame allergy?

Yes, the sauce contains 10.2 % sesame paste, and the ingredient list highlights sesame as an allergen, so anyone allergic to sesame should avoid this product.

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Product Insights

Picard Cauliflower Tahini Sauce is a frozen one-dish meal that combines cauliflower with a sesame-based tahini sauce. It carries a Nutri-Score of C, falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, and provides 213 kcal per 100 g, with a relatively high fat (18 g) and saturated fat (2.6 g) content but low sugar (1.4 g) and moderate salt (1.2 g). The dish supplies 3.1 g of fiber and 6.3 g of protein, yet it contains gluten, sesame, egg, soy, milk and nut traces, which may be problematic for several allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal213 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen meal (3.6 g sugars, 5.9 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 3.6 g salt, 174 kcal, 2.1 g fiber, 23 g carbs and 7.2 g protein per 100 g), this product is lower in sugars, salt and carbs, but markedly higher in fat, saturated fat, energy and fiber, while its protein is slightly below average.

Ingredients

Eau, chou-fleur 23,9%, huile de tournesol, oignon, pâte de SÉSAME 10,2%, huile d'olive vierge extra, sel, ail, curry (curcuma, piment rouge, poivre, gingembre, noix de muscade, fenugrec, fenouil, cumin, coriandre, cannelle, clou de girofle, graine de MOUTARDE, graine de carvi, cardamome, ail), persil 1%, cumin, curcuma, acidifiant: acide citrique, paprika, gingembre, poivre. Peut contenir des traces de: gluten, oeuf, soja, lait, fruits à coque.

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