Why is Boulettes provençales bio classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 4 rating reflects the product’s multiple processing steps, such as pre‑cooking beans and grains, grinding, mixing with egg white powder and forming balls, which are industrially prepared despite having no added additives; the ingredient list shows 0 listed additives.

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

With only 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the balls have a minimal impact on blood glucose, making them suitable for diabetic plans, while the 1.1 g of salt is moderate and should be considered in hypertension management, especially if the rest of the daily diet is high in sodium.

Is the lupin in Boulettes provençales bio a concern for people with a lupin allergy?

Yes, the product contains 6 % lupin, so individuals diagnosed with lupin allergy should avoid it, as even small amounts can trigger allergic reactions.

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Boulettes provençales bio

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Boulettes provençales bio are organic, French‑produced plant‑based protein balls made from white beans, pre‑cooked wheat, spelt, lupin, tomato coulis and free‑range egg whites. They deliver a Nutri‑Score of A, belong to the plant‑based protein family, provide 13 g of protein and 6 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugars low at 1.7 g, but they are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contain a moderate 1.1 g of salt. The product is suitable for vegetarians yet not vegan and lists allergens including egg, gluten, lupin and oat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal167 kcal

Fat4.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based meat‑alternative, these balls contain far less sugar and fat, double the protein and about 50 % more fiber, while their salt level is close to the category norm.

Ingredients

Haricot blanc*(1) précuit 38%, boulgour de _blé_ d'_épeautre_*(1) précuit 20%, coulis de tomate*(1), _lupin_*(1) 6% (poudre, pépites), gluten de _blé_*, flocons d'_avoine_*(1), huile de tournesol*, concentré de tomate*(1), basilic*, sel de Guérande, ail*, persil*, blanc d'_oeuf_*(2) en poudre, cumin*, poivre blanc* *issus de l'agriculture biologique - (1)cultivés en France - (2)oeufs issus de poules élevées en plein air, conformément à la réglementation en vigueur sur le mode de production biologique

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