Why is Les vapeurs Mediterranean classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it contains added vegetable oil, glucose syrup, sugar, natural flavouring and a blend of spices, all of which are ingredients that are not present in the raw vegetables and require industrial processing steps.

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

With 2.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the mix contributes a modest amount of carbohydrate that can be accommodated in a controlled‑carb plan, but it still adds to total daily sugar intake; the 0.53 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and may be acceptable for most people but should be counted toward the recommended maximum of 5 g per day for those managing hypertension.

Is this product suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the mix is vegan and likely halal, but it is not certified gluten‑free because traces of gluten are declared; the carbohydrate level (2.8 g per 100 g) is higher than typical keto thresholds, making it unsuitable for a strict ketogenic regimen.

Marque Repère, Notre Jardin • 2 x 200 g

Les vapeurs méditerranéens

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

The Mediterranean vegetable steam mix, sold as "Les vapeurs Mediterranean", is a frozen blend of red and yellow bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, onions, cherry tomatoes and courgettes seasoned with rapeseed oil, herbs, salt and a small amount of glucose syrup and sugar. It belongs to the fruits and vegetables group, carries a Nutri-Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product. While the mix offers low sugar (2.7 g) and moderate salt (0.53 g) per 100 g and provides dietary fiber, its processing level, added oils and sweeteners, as well as the presence of celery as an allergen, temper the overall nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal38 kcal

Fat1.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates2.8 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Energetically it provides 38 kcal per 100 g, with sugar at 2.7 g (below the category average of 3.62 g), fat at 1.5 g (just above the 1.39 g average), salt at 0.53 g (lower than the 0.73 g average), and fiber at 3.5 g (slightly under the 4.11 g average).

Ingredients

Poivrons rouges 14 % mini., haricots verts 13 % mini., brocolis 12 % mini., poivrons jaunes 8 % mini., oignons 8 % mini., tomates cerises 8 % mini., courgettes 8 % mini., huile de colza, épices et plantes aromatiques (dont céleri), sel, sirop de glucose, poudre de carotte et de tomate, sucre, huile de tournesol, amidon de riz, arôme naturel. Traces de gluten, crustacés, lait, mollusques, moutarde, oeufs, poissons, graines de sésame et soja.

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