Why is the Basque vegetable sauté classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the vegetables are pre‑fried and the formulation includes several industrial ingredients; the only listed food‑additive codes are E330 (citric acid) and E270 (lactic acid), and it also contains maltodextrin as a stabiliser.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.5 g of sugars and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes a modest amount of carbohydrates that can fit into a controlled‑carb plan for diabetes, while its low sodium makes it relatively safe for blood‑pressure management, though portion size should still be considered.

Is this frozen vegetable mix suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and no animal‑derived items or gluten‑containing grains appear, so the product is compatible with vegan and gluten‑free diets, although the “maybe” label on the tomato sauce reflects a slight uncertainty about hidden animal derivatives.

Carrefour • 1 kg

Poêlée à la Basquaise Tomates, poivrons, oignons et olives vertes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Carrefour Basque‑style vegetable sauté is a frozen mixture of tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, pre‑fried onions, green olives and a tomato‑based sauce, marketed in France, Italy and Spain. It belongs to the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its use of pre‑fried vegetables and added stabilisers such as citric acid (E330) and lactic acid (E270). Nutritionally it is low in fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and calories compared with typical prepared meals, but it also provides modest protein and fiber while containing added sugars and a moderate amount of added oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal73 kcal

Fat4.2 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates6.4 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this sauté contains about half the fat (4.2 g vs 5.94 g), one‑quarter the salt (0.9 g vs 3.55 g), slightly less sugar (3.5 g vs 3.57 g), and roughly one‑third the calories (73 kcal vs 175 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Tomates 36,5%, poivrons préfrits 24% (poivrons rouges et verts, huile de tournesol), oignons préfrits 17% (oignons, huile de tournesol), sauce tomate 15% (tomates et concentré de tomate, huile de tournesol, oignon, sucre, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique), olives vertes 5% (olives vertes, sel, eau, acidifiant : acide lactique), assaisonnement (sel, maltodextrine, épices (paprika, basilic, poivre, marjolaine), oignon en poudre, sucre, ail en poudre, persil, huile d´olive, acidifiant : acide citrique).

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