Why is Chili con carne Beef classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is a canned ready-meal that undergoes multiple industrial steps such as rehydrating beans, concentrating tomatoes, adding seasonings, and sealing in metal, which places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 class; its formulation includes a natural pepper flavor, other natural flavorings, a paprika-derived colourant (E160c) and a small amount of wheat flour used as a thickener.

How does the sugar and salt content in Chili con carne Beef affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the chili is low-glycaemic and generally safe for diabetic meal planning, but its 0.74 g of salt per 100 g adds up to about 3 g of salt in a full 410 g can, which can be significant for people watching sodium intake and may require portion control for hypertensive individuals.

Is Chili con carne Beef suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

No; the product contains beef, so it is not vegan, it includes wheat flour which adds gluten making it unsuitable for gluten-free diets, the beef is not certified halal, and the presence of beans, corn and other carbohydrates means it does not fit a strict keto regimen.

Carrefour • 410 g

Chili con carne Bœuf

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chili con carne Beef is a ready-to-eat, composite one-dish meal (PNNS groups: Composite foods and One-dish meals) packaged in a metal can. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, offering 7 g of protein, 4.7 g of fiber and low sugar (1.4 g) per 100 g, while keeping saturated fat (0.9 g) and salt (0.74 g) modest. However, the product includes wheat flour (gluten), a natural pepper flavor, a paprika-derived colourant (E160c) and may contain traces of celery, milk, mustard and egg, which are relevant for allergen-sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal94 kcal

Fat2.2 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates9.3 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to typical canned meals, this chili contains far less sugar (1.4 g vs 3.57 g), about half the saturated fat (0.9 g vs 1.94 g) and salt (0.74 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, while delivering double the fiber (4.7 g vs 2.08 g) and almost the same protein (7 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Eau, haricots rouges réhydratés 33 %, concentré de tomates 3%, poivrons 1%, maïs 3 %, oignons 0,5%, sel, farine de blé 0,5%, cumin, arôme naturel de poivre avec autres arômes naturels, coriandre en poudre, colorant : extrait de paprika, ail en poudre, piment fort. Peut contenir des traces de blé, céleri, lait, moutarde, œuf. Viande de bœuf : origine France.

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