Why is Macédoine de legumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple industrial steps such as chopping, cooking, canning, and the addition of seasoning, which places it in NOVA 4. Its formulation includes the preservative potassium sorbate (E202) and the thickener xanthan gum (E415), both approved food additives.

How does the sugar and salt content of this macédoine affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is suitable for a diabetic diet that limits simple sugars. The salt level of 0.9 g per 100 g is relatively low, but people monitoring blood pressure should still count it toward their daily sodium intake.

Is the egg powder used in this product a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the product contains egg powder, which is a direct source of egg protein and therefore not safe for anyone with an egg allergy.

Carrefour Classic, Carrefour • 300 g

Macedoine de legumes

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Product Insights

Macedoine de legumes is a 300 g canned mixed‑vegetable salad that combines carrots, peas, green beans, turnips and flageolets, seasoned with rapeseed oil, mustard and egg powder, placing it in the one‑dish meals group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. While it offers low sugar (2 g), very low salt (0.9 g) and high fiber (4.5 g) per 100 g, it has relatively high fat (9 g) and modest protein (2.5 g), and contains the additives potassium sorbate (E202) and xanthan gum (E415) as well as egg and mustard allergens, with possible traces of celery, gluten, crustaceans, nuts, milk, fish and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat9 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates5.5 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar canned vegetable meals, this macédoine contains less sugar (2 g vs 3.6 g), far less salt (0.9 g vs 3.5 g), but considerably more fat (9 g vs 5.9 g) and fewer proteins (2.5 g vs 7.2 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Macédoine de légumes 82% (carottes 30,5%, petits pois 19,0%, haricots verts 15,7%, navets 9,0%, flageolets 8,2%), huile de colza, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, _moutarde_ 1,1% (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), sel, _oeufs_ en poudre, conservateur : sorbate de potassium, épaississant : gomme xanthane. Peut contenir des traces de céleri, céréales contenant du gluten, crustacés, fruits à coque, lait, poissons et soja.

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