Why is Aubergines à la Provençale classified as NOVA 3 and what additives does it contain?

The dish is made from whole vegetables, oils and seasonings that are cooked and mixed, which places it in NOVA 3 (moderately processed). The only listed additive is citric acid (E 330), used as an acidity regulator.

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

With 4.6 g of sugars and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a modest amount of sugar and a near‑average salt level; diabetics should count it toward their daily carbohydrate allowance and people with hypertension should monitor their total salt intake, using the product sparingly.

Is Aubergines à la Provençale suitable for a vegan and gluten‑free diet?

All ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is vegan, but it is labeled with a gluten trace warning, indicating possible contamination; therefore it is not guaranteed gluten‑free.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 400 g

Aubergines à la Provençale

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Aubergines à la Provençale is a 400 g jar of organic, plant‑based prepared vegetables classified in the vegetables group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is assigned to NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing with only citric acid (E 330) listed as an additive. While the product provides low calories (70 kcal per 100 g) and modest saturated fat, it is higher than average in total fat and sugars and lower in protein, fiber and overall nutrient density compared with typical ready‑meal vegetable dishes.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal70 kcal

Fat4.2 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains more fat (4.2 g) and sugar (4.6 g) per 100 g than the average ready‑meal vegetable product (1.39 g fat, 3.62 g sugar) while delivering fewer calories, protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Aubergines* 42%, pulpe de tomates* 35%, oignons* 7%, huile de tournesol*, poivrons rouges* 4%, purée de tomates double concentré* 3%, sucre de canne*, huile d'olive vierge extra* 1%, sel marin, amidon de pommes de terre*, ail*, poivre*, thym*, acidifiant : acide citrique.*Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de céleri, lait et moutarde.

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