Why is Cassoulet de Castelnaudary classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary is labelled NOVA 4 because it is composed of several industrially processed ingredients such as confited duck leg, pre-cooked Toulouse sausage, pork rind and canned beans, and because it includes added flavorings and spices that are prepared off-site before being sealed in a metal can; however, the product lists zero synthetic additives, the only non-ingredient additives being natural pepper aromatics and other spices, which are not counted as additives in the database.

Is Cassoulet de Castelnaudary suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten-free diets?

No, the cassoulet contains duck confit, pork sausage, pork rind and duck fat, so it is neither vegan nor vegetarian, and it includes meat-based products; it is low in carbohydrates and high in protein and fat, which can fit a keto profile, but the beans add moderate carbs, so it is not strictly keto; the ingredient list contains no wheat, barley or rye, so it can be considered gluten-free for most consumers, provided the processing facility does not cross-contaminate with gluten.

What is the best way to store Cassoulet de Castelnaudary after opening to keep it safe and maintain its quality?

After opening, transfer the remaining cassoulet to an airtight, non-metal container, refrigerate it promptly, and consume within 3-4 days; keep it at or below 4C and reheat it thoroughly to at least 75C before serving to eliminate any bacterial growth.

Carrefour, Reflets de France • 420 g

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cassoulet de Castelnaudary is a French canned one-dish meal (PNNS group: Composite foods) that combines white beans with duck confit, Toulouse sausage, pork rind and aromatic vegetables. It earns a Nutri-Score of C (score 6) and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra-processed status, while offering a high protein content (11g/100g) and ample fiber (4g/100g) with low sugar (0.5g) and modest salt (0.84g), but it also contains significant saturated fat (3.6g) and several animal-derived ingredients, making it unsuitable for vegan or vegetarian diets. Overall, the product provides a hearty, protein-rich meal but the processing level and saturated-fat content limit its healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal164 kcal

Fat9.9 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar dishes, this cassoulet provides less sugar (0.5g vs 3.57g) and far less salt (0.84g vs 3.55g), but its saturated fat (3.6g) exceeds the typical 1.9g and its protein (11g) surpasses the average 7.2g, while its energy (~163kcal) is slightly below the category mean of 175kcal.

Ingredients

Haricots lingots* 34,5%, eau*, morceau de cuisse de canard gras confite 20% (cuisse de canard gras*, graisse de canard*, sel*), saucisse de Toulouse grillée 12,5% (viande de porc*, gras de porc*, sel*, poivre, boyau naturel de porc*), couenne de porc*, graisse de canard*, poireaux*, pulpe d'ail (ail*, sel*), gras de porc*, carottes*, oignons*, jus de viande, arômes naturels de poivre, tomate*, persil*, thym*, laurier*, sel*, muscade, coriandre, sauge, gingembre, cannelle, girofle, origan, arôme naturel. * Ingrédients d'origine française, soit 99% des ingrédients.

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