Why is Fusilli à la provençale classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pasta is made from pre‑cooked durum wheat semolina, egg white and water, then combined with a tomato‑vegetable sauce that includes natural flavoring, powdered onion, powdered garlic and salt; the industrial processing steps and the inclusion of these refined ingredients place it in NOVA group 4, although it contains no synthetic additives.

How does the salt and sugar content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.2 g of sugar and 0.58 g of salt per 100 g, the product is relatively low in both nutrients, making it a modest choice for people managing blood glucose or blood pressure, though the carbohydrate level (17 g) still requires portion control for diabetics.

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

No; the pasta contains egg white and wheat semolina, so it is not vegan or gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate content (17 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for keto diets.

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Fusilli à la provençale

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Product Insights

Fusilli à la provençale is an organic pre‑cooked fusilli pasta with a Provençal tomato‑vegetable sauce, sold in a 200 g package at Auchan. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, offering low sugar (2.2 g), low saturated fat (0.4 g) and moderate salt (0.58 g) per 100 g, while providing 4.2 g of protein and 2.7 g of fiber. The product is suitable for consumers seeking a quick organic meal but not for vegans or those avoiding egg, gluten or ultra‑processed foods.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal112 kcal

Fat2.6 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal (100 g), this fusilli contains markedly less fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar and calories, while offering slightly more dietary fiber.

Ingredients

Fusilli* précuits 74% (eau, semoule de BLÉ* dur, blanc d'ŒUF*),concentré de tomate* 8%, carottes* 4%, poivrons rouges* 4%, coulis detomate* 3%, huile de tournesol*, oignon*, basilic*, poudre d'oignon*,sel de Guérande, poudre d'ail*, arôme naturel. *issu de l'agriculturebiologique. Pourcentages exprimés par rapport au poids net total.

84%

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