Why is the Quinoa, zucchini, carrot mix classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually graded NOVA 3, meaning it is moderately processed rather than ultra-processed; it contains no listed food additives (additives_n = 0), and its processing steps involve cooking, mixing and packaging of organic ingredients only.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.67 g of salt per 100 g, the mix supplies roughly 13 percent of the WHO's recommended maximum of 5 g daily salt, which is relatively low for a ready meal and therefore poses a limited risk for blood pressure control, though individuals on very low-sodium diets should still count it toward their total intake.

Is the trace gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

The label indicates possible traces of gluten from cross-contamination, so while the main ingredients are gluten-free, the product cannot be guaranteed safe for strict gluten-free or celiac individuals and they should avoid it or choose a certified gluten-free alternative.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 250 g

Mélange Quinoa, courgettes, carottes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This product is a ready-to-eat, plant-based one-dish meal (PNNS composite foods / one-dish meals) made from quinoa, zucchini and carrot and sold under the Carrefour BIO brand. It carries a Nutri-Score of C, falls in NOVA group 3 (moderately processed), provides low sugar (2.4 g per 100 g), low salt (0.67 g per 100 g) and about 1 g fat per 100 g while delivering 3.9 g protein and 3.7 g fiber, but it contains trace amounts of gluten, mustard, celery and soy. Overall, the mix offers an organic, vegan-friendly source of vegetables and quinoa with decent fiber and protein, yet the moderate processing level and potential allergen cross-contamination may be drawbacks for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal136 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar plant-based ready meals (3.57 g sugar, 5.94 g fat, 3.55 g salt per 100 g), this quinoa mix contains markedly less sugar, fat and salt.

Ingredients

Eau, quinoa blond* 28%, courgette* 14%, carotte* 11%, purée de tomate double concentrée*, oignon*, huile d'olive vierge extra*, ail*, sel marin non raffiné, persil*, cumin en poudre*, poivre noir*. * ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces possibles de céréales contenant du gluten, moutarde, céleri et soja

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