Why is Cassoulet Saucisses & saucisson fumés classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines multiple industrial steps such as rehydrating beans, cooking pork, adding stabilisers, preservatives and flavourings; its ingredient list shows additives E451 (silicates), E250 (sodium nitrite), E412 (guar gum), E415 (xanthan gum), E407 (carrageenans), E407a (a modified carrageenan) and other stabilisers and flavourings.

How might the sugar and salt levels in this cassoulet affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The cassoulet provides 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is low compared with many ready meals, but it still contributes carbohydrates that need to be counted in a diabetic plan; the salt content is 0.75 g per 100 g (approximately 300 mg of sodium), which is moderate and should be considered within daily limits for people managing hypertension.

Is this canned cassoulet suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the product is not vegan because it contains pork meat and milk proteins, it is not halal due to the presence of pork, it is not gluten‑free as traces of gluten are reported, and it is not keto-friendly because it contains 8.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, exceeding typical keto limits.

Marque Repère, Côté Table, Scamark (Filiale E. Leclerc) • 840 g

Cassoulet Saucisses & saucisson fumés

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cassoulet Saucisses & saucisson fumés is a ready-to-eat canned cassoulet that belongs to the composite one-dish meals category. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified as an ultra-processed food (NOVA 4), offering 7.3 g of protein and 3.3 g of fiber per 100 g while containing 1.6 g of sugars, 4.5 g of fat and 0.75 g of salt. The formulation includes several additives such as E451 (silicates), E250 (sodium nitrite) and stabilisers, and it lists milk proteins as an allergen with traces of gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal113 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates8.3 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned bean dishes, this cassoulet contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, yet delivers slightly more protein and notably higher fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau ; haricots blancs réhydratés 33 % ; saucisses pur porc fumées et rondelles de saucisson pur porc fumé 13 % (viande de porc* ; pièces de tête de porc* ; eau ; gras et couenne de porc ; plasma de porc ; sel ; amidon de pois ; stabilisant : E451 ; arômes ; protéines de lait ; gélifiants : gomme guar, gomme xanthane, carraghénanes ; coriandre en poudre ; sirop de glucose ; conservateur : E250) ; viande de porc traitée en salaison précuite 9 % (viande de porc* ; eau ; sel ; stabilisant : E451 ; gélifiant : E407a ; conservateur : E250) ; concentré de tomates ; saindoux ; amidon modifié de maïs ; sucre ; oignon grillé en poudre ; sel ; ail en poudre ; arômes ; affermissant : chlorure de calcium. Traces de gluten. *Origine : France

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