Why is Wrap houmous à la patate douce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The wrap is made from refined wheat flour and includes several industrial ingredients such as added oils, emulsifiers and preservatives, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists six additives: emulsifier E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), raising agent E500 (sodium carbonates), diphosphates E450, acidifier E296 (malic acid), thickener E415 (xanthan gum) and preservative E202 (potassium sorbate).

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

With 3.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the wrap contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, so diabetic individuals should count it toward their daily carb allowance. The salt level of 0.71 g per 100 g is lower than many comparable wraps but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should consume it in moderation and balance it with low‑salt foods.

Is the sesame paste in this product a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes. The formulation includes both sesame paste and black sesame seeds, which are listed as allergens, so anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid this wrap entirely.

Monoprix • 240 g

Wrap houmous à la patate douce

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Wrap houmous à la patate douce is a vegetarian wheat‑based wrap filled with sweet potato, carrots, red pepper, red cabbage, chickpeas and a sesame‑based hummus sauce. It falls under the Composite foods / Sandwiches group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed and contains several additives such as E471, E500, E450, E296, E415 and E202. While it offers a good amount of fiber (2.8 g) and moderate protein (3.9 g) with relatively low fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt compared with typical wraps, the presence of gluten, mustard and sesame seeds may be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal168 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich/wrap, this product contains far less fat (6.5 g vs 19.05 g), saturated fat (0.9 g vs 6.49 g) and salt (0.71 g vs 3.17 g), and its sugar level (3.7 g) is also lower than the category average of 4.52 g.

Ingredients

Galette de _blé_ 37% (farine de _blé_, eau, huile de colza, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras, sucre, épinard, persil, sel, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium, diphosphates - acidifiant : acide malique) - carottes 13% - poivrons rouges 9,8% - chou rouge 8,3% - patate douce 5,6% - concombre 5,1% - roquette sauvage 4,1% - huile de tournesol - pois chiches 3,8% - jus d'orange - raisins secs - échalote - jus de citron à base de concentré - persil - pâte de _sésame_ - jus de citron - sel - _moutarde_ (eau - graines de _moutarde_ - vinaigre - sel - épices) - vinaigre de vin blanc - huile d'olive - menthe - _graines de sésame_ noires - coriandre 0,09% - épaississant : gomme xanthane - curcuma - poivre - ail en poudre - vinaigre en poudre - arômes naturels - sorbate de potassium.

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