Why is Gratin D'aubergines classified as processed (NOVA 3) and which ingredients determine this rating?

NOVA 3 denotes foods made mainly from whole ingredients that have undergone processing such as adding oils, salt, or cheese; in this gratin the pre‑fried eggplant, sunflower oil, added salt and emmental cheese are the key components that place it in that category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this gratin impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the product’s sugar level is modest and comparable to the category average, so it can fit into a diabetic meal plan when portion sizes are controlled; its low salt level of 0.41 g per 100 g makes it suitable for a hypertension‑friendly diet.

Is the emmental cheese in this product a concern for consumers with milk allergy?

Yes, emmental contributes 4 % of the formulation and contains milk proteins, so the product carries a milk allergen warning and should be avoided by anyone allergic to dairy.

Marque Repère, Côté Table • 450 g

Gratin D'aubergines

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gratin D'aubergines is a frozen vegetable gratin containing eggplant, tomatoes, onions and cheese, marketed as a ready‑made one‑dish meal. It belongs to the Composite foods group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A, and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating it is processed but not ultra‑processed. Per 100 g it provides 134 kcal, 11 g fat (higher than the average for similar products), 0.41 g salt (well below the category average), 2.5 g fibre and low sugars, while protein is modest at 2.2 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal134 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates5.3 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen vegetable gratin, this product contains roughly double the fat, markedly less salt, slightly more sugar, and about a third of the protein.

Ingredients

Aubergines préfrites 38 % (aubergines, huile de tournesol), tomates pelées concassées au jus 34 % (tomates, jus de tomates), oignons 12 %, eau, emmental 4 %, purée de tomates double concentrée 2,2 %, carottes, céleri, purée d'ail, amidon de maïs, basilic, sel, huile d'olive vierge extra, paprika, thym 0,1 %, épices.

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