Why is Pousses de haricots mungo classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from harvested mung bean sprouts that are washed, blanched, and sealed in a jar with water, cane sugar, sea salt and acidifiers, which qualifies it as a processed (NOVA 3) food. It contains two listed additives: vitamin C (E300) used as an antioxidant and citric acid (E330) used as an acidifier.

How does the sugar and salt content in these canned mung bean sprouts affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the sprouts are low in sugar and therefore generally safe for a diabetic diet, but the 0.35 g of salt (moderate level) can contribute to sodium intake and should be limited by people managing high blood pressure.

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

All ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is vegan, gluten‑free and compatible with halal requirements. However, it contains added cane sugar and 4.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, making it unsuitable for a strict keto diet.

Bio Village, Marque Repère • 175 g

Pousses de haricots mungo

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

These organic canned mung bean sprouts are a legume based product intended for human consumption. They carry a Nutri-Score of C and are classified in the NOVA 3 processed food group, offering very low fat (0.1 g), low sugars (2.8 g) and modest salt (0.35 g) per 100 g. While the low calorie content (33 kcal) and organic label are positives, the product provides little protein (2.7 g), no dietary fibre and includes added cane sugar and citric acid as additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal33 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4.6 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar foods, this canned mung bean sprout contains dramatically less fat, sugar, salt and calories, but also far lower protein and virtually no fibre.

Ingredients

Pousses de haricots mungo*, eau, sucre de canne*, sel marin, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, acidifiant : acide citrique. *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique.

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175 g