Why is Boulettes végétales façon arancini classified as NOVA group 3 and what does that mean?

NOVA group 3 indicates that the product is made from processed culinary ingredients such as cooked rice, vegetables and oil, but it does not contain the extensive additives or industrial formulations typical of ultra‑processed foods; the processing mainly involves cooking, shaping and frying.

How does the salt content of 0.94 g per 100 g affect people who need to limit sodium?

A salt level of 0.94 g (≈380 mg sodium) is higher than the average for frozen foods and contributes significantly to daily sodium intake, so individuals on low‑sodium or hypertensive diets should consume this product in moderation.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No; the product contains mozzarella (milk) and wheat‑based breadcrumbs, making it unsuitable for vegans and those avoiding dairy or gluten.

Carte Nature

Boulettes végétales façon arancini

Frozen Foods

Product Insights

Boulettes végétales façon arancini are frozen, organic vegetable balls made by Carte Nature, containing rice, carrots, peas, mozzarella and a blend of herbs and sunflower oil. The product belongs to a cereal‑based snack category, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing. Per 100 g it provides 248 kcal, 14 g fat (2.4 g saturated), 6.4 g protein, 3.6 g fiber and 0.94 g salt, delivering decent protein and fiber but relatively high fat and salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal248 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen foods, these arancini balls contain more fat, salt, energy, protein and fiber, but far less sugar and saturated fat while having slightly lower carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Riz cuit 28% (eau, riz*), carottes* 14%, petits pois* 14%, chapelure* (farine de blé*, *, levure*, *, sel), oignons* 9,2%, mozzarella* 8,3%, double concentré de tomates* 5%, farine de blé, huile de tournesol*, basilic*, ail*pulpe, sel, origan*, herbes de Provence. Friture: huile de tournesol. * Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique

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