Why is Purée de piments classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The product is made from crushed peppers, salt and vinegar, which requires mechanical processing and the addition of an acidity regulator; the only listed additive is E260 (acetic acid) used to adjust pH.

How does the high salt content in this product affect people with hypertension or a low‑sodium diet?

At roughly 20 g of salt per 100 g, the puree contributes a large portion of the recommended daily sodium limit, which can raise blood pressure and should be avoided by anyone following a low‑sodium or hypertensive diet.

Is Purée de piments suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

Yes, the ingredient list contains only plant‑derived components, making it vegan, halal and gluten‑free; its very low carbohydrate content also fits a keto regimen, though the high salt level may be a concern for some.

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Purée de piments

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Purée de piments is a plant‑based condiment classified in the sauces & condiments group, made from 80 % crushed chili peppers, salt and a small amount of acetic acid. It carries a Nutri‑Score C (not formally calculated for spices) and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product. The puree is low in fat and sugars and provides vitamin C, but its salt level is extremely high at about 20 g per 100 g, making it unsuitable for low‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal42 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates3.7 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical chili pepper pastes, this puree contains far more salt while maintaining very low fat and sugar levels.

Ingredients

Piments broyés 80%, sel, correcteur d'acidité : acide acétique.

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Itinéraire des Saveurs

100 g