Why is Choucroute au Naturel classified as NOVA 3 and what additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 indicates the product is processed but not ultra‑processed; the cabbage is fermented and then canned, which involves heating and seasoning. The only listed additive is ascorbic acid (E300), used as an antioxidant to preserve colour and freshness.

How does the salt level in this product affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 1.1 g of salt per 100 ml (about 440 mg of sodium), the sauerkraut has a moderate salt amount. It can fit into a low‑sodium plan if portion sizes are controlled and balanced with other low‑salt foods throughout the day.

Is Choucroute au Naturel suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and low‑carb (keto) diets?

Yes. All ingredients are plant‑based, making the product vegan and free from gluten. It provides only 1.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 ml, which is low enough to be compatible with ketogenic eating patterns.

Bonneterre • 850 ml

Choucroute au Naturel

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Choucroute au Naturel is an organic, fermented cabbage dish packaged as a ready‑to‑heat canned meal, classified in the ‘Composite foods’ and ‘One‑dish meals’ groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 3) and belongs to NOVA 3, reflecting a modest level of processing with low fat (0.3 g), low sugars (0.8 g) and a respectable 1.7 g of fiber per 100 ml, but its salt content is moderate at 1.1 g. The product is vegan, contains only one additive (ascorbic acid, E300) and is certified EU organic, yet it provides limited protein (0.5 g) and modest energy (13 kcal) compared with typical meals.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal13 kcal

Fat0.3 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates1.2 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar plant‑based canned meals, this sauerkraut contains about 80 % less sugar, 95 % less fat and roughly one‑third the salt, while delivering only 13 kcal versus the typical 174 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

Choucroute* (chou*, sel), eau, sel marin, antioxydant : acide ascorbique. *Ingrédient issu de l'Agriculture Biologique.

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