Why is Vegetable Stars classified as a moderately processed product (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA group 3 covers foods that undergo processing and contain added ingredients such as seasonings, oils or binders. Vegetable Stars includes breadcrumbs made from wheat flour, yeast and salt, added vegetable oils (rapeseed and sunflower), extra salt, dried garlic and pepper, but it does not contain artificial preservatives or flavors.

How does the fat and salt content in Vegetable Stars affect a heart‑healthy or low‑sodium diet?

With 12 g of fat and 2.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product contributes more saturated fat than typical vegetable dishes, which can raise LDL cholesterol if consumed frequently. Its 0.42 g of salt is below the average for similar products, but still adds to daily sodium intake, so portion control is advisable for those on a low‑sodium regimen.

Is Vegetable Stars suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or lactose‑intolerant diets?

No. The product contains wheat‑based breadcrumbs, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet, and it includes mozzarella, cream and milk, which prevent it from being vegan or safe for lactose‑intolerant individuals.

Picard

Étoiles de légumes

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Vegetable Stars is a ready‑to‑heat, pasteurised vegetable preparation from Picard that combines cauliflower, broccoli, mozzarella, cream, egg and wheat‑based breadcrumbs into star‑shaped pieces. It belongs to the PNNS “Fruits and vegetables” group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering modest protein (5.8 g) and fiber (2.7 g) with low sugar (1.9 g) but relatively high fat (12 g) and saturated fat (2.4 g) per 100 g. The product contains several allergens, including gluten, milk, eggs, soy and celery, and, while convenient, should be considered a moderately processed food.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal232 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar plant‑based meals, this product contains about half the sugar and slightly less salt, but its fat (12 g) and saturated fat (2.4 g) are markedly higher than the typical 1.4 g fat and 0.31 g saturated fat.

Ingredients

Chou-fleur 30,1%, chapelure (farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), levure, sel), brocoli 12,6%, farine de BLE (GLUTEN), eau, huiles végétales (colza, tournesol) , mozzarella 5,8% (LAIT, sel, ferments lactiques (LAIT), coagulant, amidon de pomme de terre), crème fraîche liquide (LAIT), oeuf (liquide, pasteurisé), amidon de pomme de terre, sel, ail déshydraté, poivre.

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