Why is BOULGOUR Légumes, lentilles classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad is made from cooked grains, oils and a blend of herbs, and it includes a food‑grade thickener (xanthan gum, listed as E415) and a small amount of added sugar, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and unlikely to spike blood glucose, but it contains 0.69 g of salt per 100 g, which is moderate and should be accounted for in a hypertension‑friendly eating plan.

Is the wheat (gluten) in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes, the bulgur component is made from durum wheat and the label lists gluten as an allergen, so the product is not safe for individuals requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Carrefour, Carrefour Veggie • 250 g

BOULGOUR Légumes, lentilles

Composite Foods

Product Insights

BOULGOUR Légumes, lentilles is a ready‑to‑eat vegetable salad that combines bulgur, green lentils, corn, peas and herbs, belonging to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, meaning it is ultra‑processed and contains ingredients such as cooked grains, refined oils and a xanthan gum thickener. Nutritionally it provides high fiber (3.6 g per 100 g) and moderate protein (4.7 g per 100 g) but also has relatively high fat (10 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.69 g per 100 g), and it includes gluten from wheat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal179 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared salad, this product contains more fat but less sugar, salt and carbohydrates, while offering higher fiber and a similar calorie level.

Ingredients

Boulgour cuit 40% (eau, _blé_ dur précuit), lentilles vertes cuites 12% (lentilles vertes, eau), maïs 8,7%, petits pois cuits 8,1%, huile de colza, carottes 6,9%, eau, jeunes pousses d'épinards 2,4%, vinaigre d'alcool, graines de courges 1,6%, menthe 1,2%, arôme naturel, persil, sel, huile de tournesol, sucre, _moutarde_ de Dijon (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), épaississant : gomme xanthane, poivre blanc. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant du soja, crustacés, œufs, poissons, fruits à coque, graines de sésame, mollusques, lait, céleri et autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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