Why is Vegetarian Chili classified as processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

NOVA 3 indicates that the product includes processed ingredients such as tomato concentrate, rehydrated beans and soy protein, but it does not contain any declared additives; the additive count is zero and all components are listed on the label.

How does the salt content of this chili affect a hypertensive or diabetic diet?

With 0.5 g of salt per 100 g, a standard serving (about 250 g) provides roughly 1.25 g of salt, which is a moderate amount that should be accounted for in a low‑sodium diet for hypertension, while the low sugar level (3.6 g per 100 g) makes it suitable for most diabetic meal plans when consumed in appropriate portions.

Is the soy protein in this chili a problem for people with soy allergy or for vegan consumers?

Soy protein is the primary protein source, so it can trigger reactions in individuals allergic to soy, but because all ingredients are plant‑derived, the product is fully compatible with vegan diets.

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Chili végétarien

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Vegetarian Chili is a plant-based one-dish meal (PNNS group: Composite foods / One-dish meals) made from water, tomato puree, red beans, vegetables and textured soy protein. It carries a Nutri-Score of A, a modest NOVA 3 processing level and low values for fat, saturated fat and sugars, while providing 6 g of protein per 100 g and 71 % of its content from fruits and vegetables. The product does contain soy, which is a known allergen, and moderate salt (0.5 g per 100 g) and traces of gluten, which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables71 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant-based meals, this chili has about a third of the average salt and a sixth of the saturated fat while its sugar content is similar to the category average.

Ingredients

Eau, coulis de tomate, double concentré de tomate, haricots rouge* réhydratés 11%, courgettes 8%, carotte 7%, oignons*, poivrons*, protéines de soja texturées 5%, pois chiches* réhydratés, huile d'olive vierge extra extraite à froid, épices*, sel de mer, ail*, basilic*.

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables71 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant-based meals, this chili has about a third of the average salt and a sixth of the saturated fat while its sugar content is similar to the category average.

Ingredients

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