Why is 8 vegetable patties classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product uses several highly processed ingredients such as modified potato starch, powdered egg white and whole‑egg powder, refined vegetable oils, natural flavorings and the food additive E14xx, which together with the industrial preparation steps place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 2.2 g of sugar and 0.72 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower in both nutrients than many comparable frozen meals, making it relatively suitable for diabetic or hypertensive diets when eaten in moderation, though overall daily intake should still be monitored.

Is the celery in this product a concern for people with a celery allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes celery and celery‑rave extract, and the natural flavoring also contains celery, so anyone allergic to celery should avoid this product.

Marque Repère, Notre Jardin • 300 g

8 palets de legumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

8 vegetable patties are frozen ready‑to‑cook portions (300 g) made mainly of leeks (48 %), carrots (27 %), and pre‑fried potatoes (17 %) together with vegetable oils, modified potato starch and egg powders. The product belongs to the Composite foods / One‑dish meals category, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, offering 4.1 g protein, 2 g fiber, 0.5 g saturated fat and a modest 0.72 g salt per 100 g, while 91 % of its weight comes from fruits, vegetables and nuts. It contains allergens such as celery, eggs and gluten and includes the additive E14xx, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal112 kcal

Fat4.8 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates9.4 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready‑made vegetable meals, this product has lower sugar (2.2 g vs 3.57 g), fat (4.8 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (0.5 g vs 1.94 g), salt (0.72 g vs 3.55 g), calories (112 kcal vs 174.6 kcal) and carbohydrates (9.4 g vs 23 g), but also provides less protein (4.1 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Poireaux 48%, carottes 27%, pommes de terre préfrites 17% (pommes de terre, huile de tournesol) , huiles végétales (tournesol, colza), amidon modifié de pomme de terre, blanc d'œuf en poudre, œuf entier en poudre, sel, arôme naturel (dont gluten et céleri), arôme, extrait de céleri-rave. Traces de lait, poissons gluten, et soja.

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