Why is this product classified as NOVA group 3 and does it contain any additives?

The meal is canned and contains processed ingredients such as cooked vegetables, millet, quinoa and oils, which places it in NOVA group 3 (moderately processed). No additives are listed on the label, so it contains zero declared additives.

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

With only 2.5 g of sugars and 0.58 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in both nutrients, making it generally suitable for diabetic and hypertensive individuals when consumed in moderation.

Is this ready meal suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and low‑lactose diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, the product is certified gluten‑free and contains no lactose, so it fully complies with vegan, gluten‑free and low‑lactose dietary requirements.

Jardin bio • 220 g

Coucous légumes millet et quinoa

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Product Insights

Coucous légumes millet et quinoa is a plant‑based ready meal (one‑dish meal) made from vegetables, millet and quinoa, certified organic, gluten‑free, and suitable for vegans. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, falls in NOVA group 3 (moderately processed), and provides 175 kcal per 100 g with 4.5 g fat (moderate), 0.58 g salt (moderate), 2.5 g sugars (low), 5 g protein and 3 g fiber. However, it contains added salt and cane sugar, traces of soy and sesame, and its sugar and salt levels are below the average for similar plant‑based meals, while protein is lower and carbohydrates are higher, which may matter for sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal175 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant‑based ready meal, this couscous has lower fat, saturated fat, salt and sugars but higher carbohydrates and fiber, while delivering slightly less protein and similar calories.

Ingredients

Légumes* 34,5% (carottes* en morceaux, courgettes* en morceaux, poivrons rouges* en morceaux, purée de tomates* double concentrée), eau, millet* 26%, quinoa* blanc 5%, huile d'olive* vierge extra, huile de tournesol*, sel marin, sucre de canne*, purée d'ail*, piment doux*, cumin*, ras el hanout*. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de SOJA et graines de SESAME.

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