Why is Bio Melange quinoa tricolore classified as NOVA 3 and does it contain any additives?

The product is labelled NOVA 3 because the ingredients are combined, salted and mixed with oil, which makes it moderately processed, yet no artificial additives are listed and the additive count is zero.

How does the 2.6 g of salt per 100 g affect individuals with hypertension?

At 2.6 g per 100 g the salt level is high, providing more than half of the recommended daily limit of 5 g, which can raise blood pressure and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the sesame seed ingredient a problem for consumers with sesame allergy?

Yes, the mix contains 3 % hulled sesame seeds and the label declares the presence of sesame, so anyone allergic to sesame should avoid this product.

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Bio Melange quinoa tricolore

Quinoa Tricolore

Product Insights

Bio Melange quinoa tricolore is a certified organic blend of white, red and black quinoa, buckwheat, chia, sesame seeds and extra‑virgin olive oil, placing it in the cereal‑and‑seed food family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product with relatively high salt (2.6 g per 100 g) and moderate fat (16 g per 100 g) but also delivering 16 g of protein and 10 g of fiber per 100 g. While the blend offers plant‑based protein and fiber, the high sodium and the presence of sesame, a common allergen, may limit its suitability for low‑salt or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal456 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates57 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical grain mixes, this quinoa blend provides more protein and fiber but also contains a higher amount of salt.

Ingredients

Eau - quinoa blanc* 17,8% - sarrasin décortiqué* 8,9% - quinoa rouge* 5,9% - quinoa noir* 5,9% - GRAINES DE SÉSAME* décortiquées 3% - huile d'olive vierge extra* - graines de chia* 1,3% - sel marin. Traces de céréales contenant du GLUTEN et SOJA. Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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