Why is Chili con carne pur boeuf classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation combines pre‑cooked beef, pre‑cooked beans and a range of industrial ingredients such as modified corn starch, spice powders and a paprika‑based colorant; the label lists two additives, E14xx (a preservative/antioxidant) and E160c (paprika extract).

How does the salt content of this chili affect a hypertensive diet compared to average canned meals?

At 0.77 g of salt per 100 g, the product contains about one‑quarter of the salt found in the average canned meal (≈3.5 g/100 g), making it a lower‑salt option, though the absolute amount still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be accounted for in a blood‑pressure‑friendly plan.

Is Chili con carne pur boeuf suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

No; the product contains 10 % pre‑cooked beef, so it is not vegan or vegetarian, and it carries a gluten‑trace label, making it unsuitable for strict gluten‑free diets; halal status is not declared, and the presence of beef of French origin does not guarantee halal certification.

Marque Repère,Côté Table • 820 g

Chili con carne pur boeuf

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chili con carne pur boeuf is a ready‑to‑eat canned beef chili sold at Leclerc and classified under the Composite foods / One‑dish meals category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is rated as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering low fat (1.7 g), low saturated fat (0.7 g), low sugars (1.5 g) and moderate salt (0.77 g) with 102 kcal, 4.5 g fiber and 6.4 g protein per 100 g. However, the product includes additives E14xx and E160c and lists traces of celery, crustaceans, eggs, fish, gluten, milk, molluscs and mustard, which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal102 kcal

Fat1.7 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned meals, this chili has markedly lower fat (1.7 g vs 5.9 g), sugar (1.5 g vs 3.6 g) and salt (0.77 g vs 3.5 g) per 100 g, while providing higher fiber (4.5 g vs 2.1 g) and slightly lower protein.

Ingredients

Eau, haricots rouges précuits 34%, viande de boeuf précuite (Origine: France) 10%, carottes 4,3 %, maïs 3,4 %, poivrons rouges et verts 3,4 %, triple concentré de tomates 3%, oignons 1,5 %, sel, cumin en poudre, amidon modifié de maïs, ail en poudre, arôme naturel de poivre avec autres arômes naturels, coriandre en poudre, colorant : extrait de paprika, piment de Cayenne 0,02 %.

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