Why is Couscous aux 7 légumes sans sel ajouté classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually classified as NOVA 3, meaning it is moderately processed; it contains no artificial additives, and the only processing steps are cooking and packaging.

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

With only 2.8 g of sugars and 0.1 g of salt per 100 g, the couscous provides a low‑glycemic, low‑sodium option that fits well into diabetic and blood‑pressure‑friendly meal plans.

Is the celery in this product a concern for people with celery allergy, and how is it labeled?

Yes, the product contains celery, which is clearly identified as an allergen in the ingredient list and highlighted in the allergen information.

Prosain • 360 g

Couscous aux 7 légumes sans sel ajouté

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Couscous aux 7 légumes sans sel ajouté is a ready‑to‑eat organic couscous containing seven vegetables, packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid, providing 41 kcal per 100 g. It belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of A (‑2 points) and a NOVA 3 rating, reflecting its low fat (0.8 g), low sugars (2.8 g) and low salt (0.1 g) content. The formulation is fully plant‑based and free of added salt, but it does contain celery, an allergen, and offers modest protein at 1.3 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal41 kcal

Fat0.8 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates7.2 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared couscous products, this version contains significantly less fat, sugar and salt than the category averages.

Ingredients

Légumes* 50% (courgettes* 14%, carottes* 10%, pois chiches* réhydratés 7%, navet 7%, céleri*, oignon*, poivrons* rouges 3%), eau, double concentré de tomate*, huile d'olive* vierge extra extraite à froid, épices*, ail* poudre, oignon* poudre. *Ingrédients bio

84%

35%

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Prosain

680 g