Why is COUSCOUS Complet classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

COUSCOUS Complet is actually classified as NOVA 3, not NOVA 4, because it undergoes simple processing (pre-cooking and steaming) without the addition of any food-grade additives; the ingredient list shows only whole durum wheat semolina.

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

Yes, the couscous is made from whole durum wheat semolina, which naturally contains gluten, so it must be avoided by anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten-Free?

The product is vegan and certified organic, but it is not gluten-free, contains a high carbohydrate load that exceeds keto limits, and halal suitability cannot be confirmed without specific certification; therefore it fits a vegan diet but not keto, gluten-free, or guaranteed halal.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 500 g

COUSCOUS Complet

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This 500 g box of COUSCOUS Complet is an organic whole-grain durum wheat couscous that falls under the Composite foods and One-dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri-Score of A (-5 points) and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food, offering low fat, low sugar (1.7 g/100 g), no salt, high fiber (8.1 g/100 g) and a solid protein content (12 g/100 g). Nevertheless, it contains gluten and may have traces of soy and mustard, so it is unsuitable for those with related allergies and does not meet the criteria for minimally processed or gluten-free options.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal338 kcal

Fat2.3 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical cereal-based meals, this couscous provides far less sugar (1.7 g vs 3.6 g), essentially no salt (0 g vs 3.6 g), about 12 g of protein per 100 g versus the average 7.2 g, and more than triple the fiber (8.1 g vs 2.1 g), although its energy density (~342 kcal per 100 g) is considerably higher than the category average of 175 kcal.

Ingredients

Semoule complète de _blé_ dur issu de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de soja et de moutarde.

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