Why is Ratatouille classified as NOVA 3 and what does this classification indicate about its processing level?

A NOVA rating of 3 means the product is a processed food that combines culinary ingredients such as fried vegetables, oils and seasonings, but it does not contain the extensive industrial additives typical of ultra‑processed items (NOVA 4). The classification reflects the use of frying and blending steps rather than a simple raw preparation.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this ratatouille influence its suitability for diabetic or hypertensive individuals?

The product contains 4.7 g of sugar per 100 g, which is modestly higher than the average for similar dishes and should be counted toward daily carbohydrate limits for diabetics. Its salt content is low at 0.61 g per 100 g, making it a relatively heart‑friendly option for people monitoring sodium intake.

Is this ratatouille suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, including the vegetables, oils and herbs, so the formulation is compatible with a vegan lifestyle. The product’s status is marked as "vegan status unknown" because processing details are not fully disclosed, but there are no animal‑derived components or additives.

Naturalia • 345 g

Ratatouille

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Ratatouille is a ready-to-eat, plant-based one-dish meal classified under the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups, containing water, fried eggplant, fried zucchini, onions, tomato concentrate, sunflower oil, red bell pepper and a blend of herbs. It carries a Nutri-Score of B, a NOVA rating of 3, and delivers 97 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (7.2 g), low saturated fat (0.5 g), low salt (0.61 g) and a high fiber content of 3.4 g, reflecting a generally favourable nutrient profile. However, its protein content is low (1.1 g), sugar is slightly above the category average (4.7 g), and the use of fried vegetables adds more fat than typical ratatouille, which may be a drawback for low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal11 kcal

Energy45 kJ

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared vegetable dish, this ratatouille contains more fat (7.2 g vs 5.94 g) and sugar (4.7 g vs 3.57 g), but far less salt (0.61 g vs 3.55 g), double the fiber (3.4 g vs 2.08 g) and markedly lower protein (1.1 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Eau, aubergines frites* 21,6%, courgettes frites* 21,6%, oignons* 13,6%, double concentré de tomate* 10,4%, huile de tournesol*, poivrons rouges* 4,8%, pulpe de tomate* au jus 3,2%, sucre de canne non raffiné*, sel de mer, basilic*, ail*, huile d'olive vierge extra extraite à froid, jus concentré de citron, échalote en poudre*, origan*, thym*, poivre*.*Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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