Why is Carottes rapées classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA group 3 because the carrots are combined with a prepared vinaigrette that includes sunflower oil, water, alcohol vinegar, mustard seeds and salt; the product lists no artificial additives, so the additive count is zero.

How does the fat and saturated fat content affect a low‑fat or heart‑healthy diet?

With 8.5 g of total fat and 1 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the salad contributes a relatively high amount of fat for a vegetable‑based food, which may exceed the limits recommended in low‑fat or heart‑healthy eating plans.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, mustard seeds are included in the vinaigrette and are highlighted as an allergen, so anyone allergic to mustard should avoid this product.

Naturalia

Carottes rapees

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

The product is a pre‑grated carrot salad with parsley and a vinaigrette, marketed by Naturalia as an organic, plant‑based prepared vegetable. It belongs to the “Fruits and vegetables” group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed but not ultra‑processed item. While it provides 2.4 g of fiber and a modest 3.9 g of sugars per 100 g, its fat content is relatively high at 8.5 g (including 1 g saturated fat) and it contains allergens such as egg, fish, milk, mustard and soy, which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal101 kcal

Fat8.5 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates4.3 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑vegetable product, this grated‑carrot salad contains markedly more fat (8.5 g vs 1.4 g) and energy (101 kcal vs 83 kcal), but far fewer carbohydrates (4.3 g vs 14.3 g) and protein (0.7 g vs 3.8 g), while its sugar and salt levels are close to typical values.

Ingredients

CALADE DE CAROTTES RÂPÉES PERSILLÉES SSUE DE L'AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE GREDIENTS: carottes râpées* 79%, sauce vinaigrette* 14% (huile de tournesol*, eau, inaigre d'alcool, graines de moutarde*, sel), persil* 3,1%, échalote*, huile d'olive vierg tra, jus de citron*, huile essentielle de citron*. Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. races éventuelles de gluten, d'œuf, de poissons, de soja, de lait, de fruits à coque de céleri. es informations en gras et italique sont destinées ux personnes intolérantes ou allergiques. consommer jusqu'au / N° de lot : voir sur la arquette.

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