Why is Gnocchi bio classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Gnocchi bio is actually classified as NOVA 3, which denotes a processed culinary product rather than ultra‑processed; its only listed additive is the natural antioxidant rosemary extract (E392).

How does the salt level in Gnocchi bio impact a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the gnocchi contributes about 30 % of the WHO’s recommended maximum daily salt intake (5 g), so people with hypertension should consume it in moderation and balance it with low‑salt foods.

Can Gnocchi bio be considered suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is vegan and contains only plant‑based ingredients, making it suitable for vegan and halal (plant‑only) diets, but it includes durum wheat semolina, so it is not gluten‑free and its high carbohydrate content (~30 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Bio Village, Marque Repère, leclerc • 300 g

Gnocchi bio

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Gnocchi bio is an organic, vegan gnocchi made from rehydrated potato flakes, durum wheat semolina, sunflower oil, and salt, packaged in a plastic bag and produced in France. It belongs to the cereals and potatoes food group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 5) and is classified in the NOVA 3 category, indicating a moderately processed product. While it offers low sugar, low saturated fat and a source of protein and fiber, it contains gluten, a relatively high amount of salt (≈1.2 g/100 g) and the additive rosemary extract (E392), and traces of nuts, milk, eggs, sesame and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal204 kcal

Fat2.4 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar cereal‑and‑potato foods, this gnocchi contains only 0.5 g of sugars (well below the 2.12 g average), 1.2 g of salt (about 60 % of the 3.07 g average), and 0.3 g of saturated fat versus the 1.59 g average, while providing 5.5 g of protein and 2.3 g of fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Flocons de pomme de terre réhydratés* 60% (eau, pomme de terre* déshydratée 11,4%, antioxydant : extrait de romarin*), semoule de blé dur de qualité supérieure*, huile de tournesol*, sel. Traces de fruits à coque, lait, œufs, graine de sésame et soja. * Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.