Why is Les tranches Vege - lentilles corail classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 4 rating is due to the use of refined ingredients and several additives; the label lists colorants (E150a caramel and E160c paprika extract), a vinegar-based preservative, natural flavorings, added salt and other processed components such such as powdered egg white and starch, all of which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

How does the salt content (1.8 g per 100 g) in this product affect a hypertensive or low-sodium diet?

At 1.8 g of salt per 100 g (about 720 mg of sodium), the slice exceeds the 500 mg sodium recommendation for a low-salt meal and can raise blood pressure in people with hypertension, so it should be eaten sparingly or balanced with other low-salt foods.

Is the egg white powder in this product a concern for people with egg allergies, and does it affect the product's suitability for vegan diets?

Yes, the powdered egg white means the product contains egg protein, which can trigger reactions in egg-allergic individuals and also disqualifies it from vegan diets.

Fleury Michon • 120g

Les tranches végé lentilles

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

Les tranches Vege - lentilles corail are 120 g vegetarian meat-alternative slices made from red lentils, water, egg-white powder, rapeseed oil, starch, a seasoned broth and natural flavorings, packaged in a recyclable plastic tray. The product belongs to the vegetarian PNNS group, carries a Nutri-Score of C (score 5) and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed formulation that includes colorants (E150a caramel, E160c paprika extract), a vinegar-based preservative and natural flavorings. It provides 8.1 g of protein and 3.8 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugar low at 0.5 g, but its salt level of 1.8 g is slightly above average and it contains the allergens egg and celery, making it unsuitable for vegans and egg-allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal143 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average meat-alternative slice, this product contains only 0.5 g of sugar versus 1.47 g, about half the protein (8.1 g vs 14.85 g), a salt level of 1.8 g slightly above the 1.7 g average, and fiber (3.8 g) that is essentially equal to the category average of 3.82 g.

Ingredients

Eau, lentilles corail cuites 20%, blanc d'œuf en poudre, huile de colza, fécules, bouillon (eau, carottes, oignons, plantes aromatiques, céleri, épices, sel, huile de colza), extrait de plantes, arômes naturels, sel, conservateur (vinaigre), colorants (extrait de paprika, caramel ordinaire), poivre.

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