Why is Ratatouille cuisinée à l'huile d'olive vierge extra 3,2% Bio classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in the higher processing category because it undergoes cooking, pureeing, concentration of tomato components and the addition of salt, sugar and citric acid, which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed label. The only declared additive is citric acid, listed as E330, used as an acidifier.

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

With 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the dish adds a modest amount of carbohydrates that can fit within a controlled‑carb plan for most diabetics when portioned appropriately. However, the 0.85 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high and may contribute significantly to daily sodium intake, making it less suitable for people managing hypertension unless consumed in limited quantities.

Is this ratatouille suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

The formulation is fully plant‑based and contains no animal ingredients, so it is vegan and naturally gluten‑free. Its carbohydrate content (4 g per 100 g) and the presence of sugars make it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen, and while all ingredients are derived from plant sources, the product does not carry an explicit halal certification.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 600 g

Ratatouille cuisinée à l'huile d'olive vierge extra 3,2% Bio

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Product Insights

This frozen organic ratatouille from Carrefour Bio is a ready‑made vegetable dish containing tomatoes (26%), grilled eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onions, extra‑virgin olive oil and a small amount of added sugar and salt. Per 100 g it provides 63 kcal, 4.3 g fat (0.6 g saturated), 3.6 g sugars, 0.85 g salt and 2.1 g fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and being classified in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing. The formulation includes the food additive citric acid (E330) and a plastic‑bag packaging, which, while recyclable in some systems, is not biodegradable, and the relatively high salt level may be a concern for restricted‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal63 kcal

Fat4.3 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar frozen vegetable dishes, this ratatouille contains less fat (4.3 g vs 5.94 g), less saturated fat (0.6 g vs 1.94 g) and markedly lower salt (0.85 g vs 3.55 g), while its sugar content (3.6 g) is roughly on par with the category average of 3.57 g.

Ingredients

Tomates* 26%, aubergines grillées* 18% courgettes* 18%, eau, oignons* 8%, poivrons jaunes* 6%, poivrons rouges* 5,5%, huile d'olive vierge extra* 3,2%, purée de tomates *(tomates*, acidifiant: acide citrique), concentré de tomates*, sel, sucre*, ail en poudre*, thym*, amidon de riz*, jus de carottes concentré*, oignons en poudre*, échalotes en poudre*, poivre*. * Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique

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