Why is Oignons extra-fins classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes added substances such as calcium chloride (firming agent), sodium sulfite (preservative), citric acid (acidifier) and flavorings, all of which are typical of industrially processed foods.

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

With 4 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed sparingly by people with diabetes, while the 0.9 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still adds to daily sodium intake, so those monitoring blood pressure should count it toward their limit.

Is Oignons extra-fins suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The ingredients are plant‑based and contain no animal products, making it vegan and gluten‑free; its low carbohydrate content (4.5 g per 100 g) is compatible with a keto approach for small portions, but the use of alcohol‑derived vinegar may be an issue for strict halal consumers.

Carrefour • 340 g

Oignons extra-fins

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a jar of extra‑fine white onions pickled in alcohol vinegar, classified in the “Salty snacks” PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status due to the presence of calcium chloride, sodium sulfite, citric acid and flavorings, while offering zero fat, zero saturated fat and only 25 kcal per 100 g. The item is low in sugars and salt compared with typical processed foods, contains about 72 % vegetables, but provides modest protein (1 g) and includes a sulfite allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal25 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar products, this pickled onion contains about 4 g of sugars per 100 g, well above the category average of 2.63 g, while its fat (0 g) and salt (0.9 g) are markedly lower than the typical 18.93 g of fat and 2.88 g of salt.

Ingredients

Oignons blancs, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, affermissant : chlorure de calcium, conservateur : disulfite de sodium, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme.

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Oignons extra-fins

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal25 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Oignons blancs, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, affermissant : chlorure de calcium, conservateur : disulfite de sodium, acidifiant : acide citrique, arôme.

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