Why is Cooked lentils and chickpeas (Jardin Bio) classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

It is classified as NOVA 3 because the ingredients are cooked, mixed and packaged, but the formulation uses only whole foods and contains no added additives, flavours or preservatives.

Is this product suitable for people with diabetes or hypertension given its sugar and salt content?

Yes, the low sugar (1.7 g per 100 g) and low salt (0.59 g per 100 g) make it a safe choice for diabetic and hypertensive diets while providing fiber and protein.

Does the presence of sesame seeds make this product unsafe for individuals with sesame allergy?

The product contains toasted sesame seeds at about 1.5% of the formulation, so it should be avoided by anyone with a sesame allergy.

Jardin bio, Léa Nature • 250 g

Cooked lentils and chickpeas (Jardin Bio)

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cooked lentils and chickpeas (Jardin Bio) is a ready-to-heat, plant-based meal made from organic green lentils, rehydrated chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, sunflower oil, olive oil, sesame seeds, parsley and lemon juice. It falls under the PNNS groups of Composite foods and One-dish meals, carries a Nutri-Score of A and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing without added preservatives or additives. Per 100 g it delivers high fiber (7.4 g) and protein (6.9 g) while keeping sugars low at 1.7 g and salt at 0.59 g, although the inclusion of sesame seeds presents an allergen risk and the vegetable oil contributes modest fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal137 kcal

Fat5.2 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar ready-meal categories, this product contains less than half the sugar (1.7 g vs 3.57 g), about one-sixth the salt (0.59 g vs 3.55 g), markedly more fiber (7.4 g vs 2.08 g) and slightly lower protein (6.9 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Légumes* 30,8% (pulpe de tomates*, poivrons rouges* en morceaux, oignons* en morceaux), eau, lentilles vertes* 18,8%, pois chiches* secs réhydratés 14,8%, huile de tournesol*, graines de SESAME* toastées 1,5%, huile d'olive* vierge extra, sel marin, persil*, jus concentré de citron*, purée d'ail*. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de SOJA.

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