Why is Riste d'Aubergine a la Provencale classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 3 because it undergoes steps such as pre-frying the eggplant, blending with tomato puree, and adding oils, salt and a small amount of sugar, which places it beyond a simple fresh product but still below ultra-processed levels. No food additives are listed (additives_n = 0), so all components are ingredients rather than synthetic additives.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic diet?

With 4.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the riste contains more sugar than the average ready-made vegetable dish and can raise blood glucose levels; diabetics should therefore limit portion size and consider the carbohydrate load in the context of their overall daily intake.

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

All listed ingredients are plant-derived, so the product is essentially vegan, but it carries a trace of gluten, making it unsuitable for strict gluten-free diets; the carbohydrate and sugar levels are too high for a keto diet, so it is best suited for standard omnivore or vegetarian eating patterns.

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Riste d'Aubergine à la Provencale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Riste d'Aubergine a la Provencale is a plant-based, ready-to-heat dish classified in the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups. It earns a Nutri-Score of A (score -1) and is placed in NOVA 3, indicating a moderately processed product. The recipe delivers a high vegetable share (over 80% of the product) and low salt, but its sugar level (4.6 g per 100 g) is above the typical average for similar prepared meals, and it contains added oils and a small amount of added sugar.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal117 kcal

Fat9.2 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates5.9 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar prepared vegetable dishes, this riste contains 4.6 g of sugar per 100 g (higher than the 3.6 g average), 0.8 g of salt (well below the 3.5 g average), and 1 g of saturated fat (lower than the 1.9 g average).

Ingredients

Aubergine préfrite 42 % (aubergine, huile de tournesol), aubergine 11 %, tomate pelées 10 %, eau, double concentré de tomate, oignon 6,2 %, poivron rouge 4,2 %, sucre, amidon de pomme de terre, huile d'olive vierge extra 1 %, ail, sel, jus de citron concentré, plantes aromatiques (dont herbe de Provence), huile de tournesol, poivre.

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