Why is Petit salé aux lentilles classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The dish is placed in NOVA group 3 because the pork is cured and mixed with other processed ingredients such as duck fat, added salt and concentrated tomato, but the label states “no preservatives” and the ingredient list shows no additives, so it contains none.

How does the salt content of Petit salé aux lentilles affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.61 g of salt per 100 g (about 0.24 g sodium), a typical 200 g serving provides roughly 1.2 g of salt, which is lower than many ready meals but still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be counted by people monitoring blood pressure.

Is Petit salé aux lentilles suitable for gluten‑free, vegetarian, or halal diets?

No. The product contains pork and duck fat, making it unsuitable for vegetarian, vegan or halal diets, and the label notes possible traces of gluten, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free.

Carrefour • 840 g

Petit salé aux lentilles

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Petit salé aux lentilles is a ready-to-eat pork and lentil composite dish marketed as a small salted meat meal. It carries a Nutri-Score of C, falls in NOVA group 3, and provides 124 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (5.4 g), low sugars (0.6 g), and a notable protein (9.1 g) and fiber (2.3 g) content. However, the product contains 0.61 g of salt per 100 g, includes pork and duck fat so it is not suitable for vegans or halal diets, and may have trace gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat5.4 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates8.6 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar prepared meals, this dish contains far less sugar and salt, slightly less fat, but more protein and fiber, resulting in a lower calorie count.

Ingredients

Eau, viande de porc saumurée 23% (viande de porc, eau, sel), lentilles 18%, graisse de canard 4,6%, carottes 3,1%, oignons grelots 1,1%, double concentré de tomates, sel, ail, poivre. Peut contenir des traces de gluten. Viande de porc origine UE.

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Carrefour

420 g