Why is Courgettes à la provençale classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The product falls into NOVA 3 because it includes added ingredients such as sunflower oil, extra‑virgin olive oil, added salt, a small amount of cane sugar and citric acid; the only listed additive is citric acid ($\text{E330}$), used as an acidifier.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each $100\,\text{g}$ serving provides $4\,\text{g}$ of sugars, which can raise blood glucose and should be counted in a diabetic meal plan, while $0.9\,\text{g}$ of salt contributes about $360\,\text{mg}$ of sodium and may increase blood pressure, so consumption should be limited for hypertensive individuals.

Is the presence of celery, milk or gluten a concern for people allergic to these ingredients?

The label declares possible traces of celery, milk and gluten, meaning cross‑contamination can occur during manufacturing; anyone with sensitivities to these allergens should avoid the product or check with the manufacturer.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 400 g

Courgettes à la provençale

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Courgettes à la provençale are organic, ready‑to‑eat canned zucchini seasoned with tomato purée, onion, garlic, herbs and a blend of sunflower and extra‑virgin olive oils, packaged in a glass jar. The product belongs to the vegetables group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA 3, offering a high share of vegetables ($≈93\%$ fruits‑veg‑legumes) and modest protein and fiber, but its fat ($3.3\,\text{g}$), sugar ($4\,\text{g}$) and salt ($0.9\,\text{g}$) per 100 g exceed typical averages for similar canned vegetable dishes. Allergens declared are celery, milk and gluten, and the only listed additive is citric acid ($\text{E330}$), which may be a concern for sensitive individuals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal62 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates6.3 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned vegetable product ($3.62\,\text{g}$ sugar, $1.39\,\text{g}$ fat, $0.73\,\text{g}$ salt per $100\,\text{g}$), this courgettes dish contains $4\,\text{g}$ sugar, $3.3\,\text{g}$ fat and $0.9\,\text{g}$ salt per $100\,\text{g}$.

Ingredients

Courgettes* 53%, purée de tomates* 20%, oignons* 10%, huile de tournesol*, ail*, eau, huile d'olive vierge extra* 2%, basilic* 1.5%, sucre de canne*, sel marin, amidon de pomme de terre*, acidifiant : acide citrique, thym*, poivre*, laurier*, romarin*. *Issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de céleri, lait et moutarde.

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