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

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it includes several formulated ingredients such as rapeseed oil, mustard, vinegar, added salt, a preservative (potassium sorbate, listed as E202) and a thickening agent (xanthan gum, listed as E415), as well as egg powder, all of which go beyond simple whole foods.

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

With only 2 g of sugars and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the snack is low in both sugar and sodium, making it a safer choice for people managing blood glucose or blood pressure compared with many other salty snacks that contain much higher levels of these nutrients.

Is this vegetable medley suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes?

The product is not vegan because it contains egg powder, and it is not guaranteed gluten‑free as it may contain traces of gluten from processing; it is also not certified halal or kosher, and it lists mustard and egg as allergens, so it may not meet the requirements of those specific dietary restrictions.

Carrefour • 500 g

Macedoine de legumes

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Carrefour’s Macedoine de legumes is a seasoned mixed‑vegetable snack classified as a salty snack and appetizer. It delivers a low‑fat (9 g), low‑sugar (2 g) and low‑salt (0.9 g) profile per 100 g, with moderate fiber (4.5 g) but modest protein (2.5 g) compared with typical snack averages, and it earns a Nutri‑Score of A. However, it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) containing added rapeseed oil, mustard, a preservative (potassium sorbate, E202) and a thickener (xanthan gum, E415), and it lists egg powder and mustard as allergens.

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 salty snack, this vegetable medley contains about 60% less fat, 50% less sugars, and 98% less salt per 100 g, while providing roughly one‑third the protein.

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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