Why is PETIT EPEAUTRE Haricot azuki, noisettes, baies de Goji classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several cooked and refined ingredients such as processed grains, oils, and flavorings, and it includes the additive xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, which places it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the low sugar and salt content of this salad affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 2.6 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the salad is suitable for diabetic and hypertensive diets in terms of sugar and sodium, but its 18 g of total carbohydrates still requires portion control for blood‑glucose management.

Are hazelnuts in this product a risk for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the salad contains whole hazelnuts and roasted hazelnut pieces, so it is not safe for anyone with a hazelnut or tree‑nut allergy.

Carrefour • 250 g

PETIT EPEAUTRE Haricot azuki, noisettes, baies de Goji

Composite Foods

Product Insights

PETIT EPEAUTRE Haricot azuki, noisettes, baies de Goji is a ready-to-eat mixed salad produced in France. It belongs to the composite foods and one-dish meals group, carries a Nutri-Score of A, but is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4). Per 100 g it provides 204 kcal, 10 g fat (0.9 g saturated), 7.5 g protein and 5.2 g fiber while keeping sugars at 2.6 g and salt at 0.8 g, though the presence of additives, gluten, nuts and trace crustacean/mollusc allergens may be a concern.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal204 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared salads, this salad contains less sugar (2.6 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.8 g vs 3.55 g) but more fat (10 g vs 5.94 g) and calories (204 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), while delivering double the fiber (5.2 g vs 2.08 g) and slightly more protein (7.5 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Petits pois cuits 20%, _petit épeautre_ cuit 18% (eau, _blé de petit épeautre_), haricots azuki cuits 12%, _blé_ dur cuit 11% (eau, _blé_ dur), quinoa rouge cuit (eau, quinoa rouge), huile de colza, eau, _noisettes_ entières 3,2%, graines de courges, baies de Goji séchées 2,5%, échalotes, _noisettes_ grillées hachées 1,9%, roquette émincée, vinaigre de vin saveur noix (vinaigre de vin blanc, arôme naturel), huile de _noisettes_ vierge et raffinée 0,7%, jus de citron concentré, sel, _moutarde_ de Dijon (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), poivre blanc, épaississant : gomme xanthane. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant du soja, lait, poisson, œuf, céleri, graines de sésame, autres céréales contenant du gluten, crustacés, mollusques et autres fruits à coque.

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