Why is Poélée de Légumes et céréales classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines processed ingredients such as refined bulgur, sunflower oil, potato starch, natural flavoring, and dairy (crème fraîche), which places it in the NOVA 4 tier; it contains no preservatives but includes the listed additives.

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

With 2.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a low sugar load suitable for diabetes management, but its 0.6 g of salt per 100 g contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is Poélée de Légumes et céréales suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes?

The product is not vegan because it contains crème fraîche (dairy) and is not gluten‑free due to bulgur; however, it is free from added sugars and preservatives, and it does contain soy, which may be an allergen for some.

Carrefour • 500 g

Poélée de Légumes et céréales

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Poélée de Légumes et céréales is a frozen ready‑made vegetable and cereal sauté marketed by Carrefour. It belongs to the PNNS groups "Fruits and vegetables" and "Vegetables", carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The product offers a good amount of fiber and protein with low added sugars, but it also contains moderate fat, saturated fat and salt, raising its overall energy density.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal105 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen meals, this sauté has lower sugar (2.7 g vs 3.62 g) and salt (0.6 g vs 0.73 g) but higher fat (3.4 g vs 1.39 g), saturated fat (0.9 g vs 0.31 g) and calories (105 kcal vs 82.96 kcal).

Ingredients

Boulgour 25% (eau, _blé_ dur), patate douce 18%, fève de _soja_ 14%, courge butternut 13%, eau, quinoa rouge 8% (eau, quinoa rouge), haricot plat 7%, crème fraîche (contient _lait_), huile de tournesol, amidon de pomme de terre, persil, arôme naturel, sel, fibre de pois. Peut contenir des traces de céleri.

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