Why is Carottes râpées au jus de citron de Sicile classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines a natural vegetable base with industrial ingredients such as rapeseed oil, vinegar, lemon‑juice concentrate, added sugar, and thickeners, which are manufactured and blended in a factory setting; this level of formulation meets the criteria for an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4). The only listed food‑grade additives are guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415), both used as thickening agents.

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

With 4.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds a moderate amount of carbohydrates that should be counted within a diabetic meal plan, while the low salt level (0.59 g per 100 g) is well below the average snack and is suitable for most hypertensive diets when consumed in normal portion sizes.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets such as keto?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, making the product vegan, and no gluten‑containing grains are present, so it is technically gluten‑free though the label notes possible cross‑contamination. However, the carbohydrate content from carrots and added sugar exceeds typical keto limits, so it is not keto‑friendly.

Carrefour • 300 g

Carottes râpées au jus de citron de sicile

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Carottes râpées au jus de citron de Sicile is a ready‑to‑eat seasoned grated carrot salad sold in a 300 g plastic tray by Carrefour, classified as a composite food (PNNS group "Composite foods"). It contains 81 % carrots, delivering 3 g of fiber per 100 g, low saturated fat (0.5 g), low sugars and a Nutri‑Score of A, though it does contain moderate salt (0.59 g/100 g) and a small amount of added sugar. The product is ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes the additives guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415) as well as mustard, which is a listed allergen, and may have traces of gluten, nuts, dairy and other allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal94 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates4.7 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack category (3.57 g sugar, 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt per 100 g), this product provides slightly more sugar (4.4 g) and considerably more total fat (≈9 g), but far less salt (0.59 g), lower saturated fat (0.5 g), and higher fiber (3 g).

Ingredients

Carotte 81 %, huile de colza, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, _moutarde_ (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jus de citron à base de concentré 0,5% (eau, jus de citron concentré), sel, sucre, épaississants : gomme guar et gomme xanthane, ail, poivre. Peut contenir des traces de céleri, crustacés, fruits à coque, céréales contenant du gluten, graines de sésame, lait, mollusques, œuf, poisson, soja.

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