Why is Provencal Ratatouille classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Although the product is listed as NOVA 3, its industrial cooking, aseptic jar sealing and refined oils lead some systems to treat it as ultra-processed; however, the ingredient list shows no additives - only whole vegetables, water, sunflower and olive oils, salt, lemon juice and herbs - so it contains zero listed additives.

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

The stew contains 3 g of sugars and 0.6 g of salt per 100 g, which is low compared with many ready meals; for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure it can be incorporated in moderate portions, but overall carbohydrate and sodium intake should still be tracked within daily limits.

Based on the ingredients, is Provencal Ratatouille suitable for strict vegan, gluten-free, or keto diets?

All listed ingredients are plant-based and contain no gluten-containing grains, making the product fully vegan and gluten-free; however, with about 5 g of fat and 7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it does not meet the very low-carb requirements of a keto diet.

Biocoop

Ratatouille à la provençale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Provencal Ratatouille is a ready-to-eat vegetable stew from Biocoop, packaged in a clear glass jar with a metal lid, made entirely in France from organic zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables. It belongs to the Composite foods (one-dish meals) group, carries a Nutri-Score of B (score 1) and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering low sugar (3 g/100 g) and low salt (0.6 g/100 g) but modest protein (0.9 g/100 g) and fiber (1.5 g/100 g). The product is free of additives, contains only plant-based ingredients (vegan-friendly except for a minor uncertainty around the double-concentrated tomato), and its moderate fat content (~5 g/100 g) reflects the use of sunflower and olive oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal95 kcal

Fat8.1 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared vegetable dish, this ratatouille provides less sugar (3 g vs 3.6 g/100 g), far lower salt (0.6 g vs 3.5 g/100 g), similar fat (~5 g vs 5.9 g/100 g), but also lower protein (0.9 g vs 7.2 g/100 g) and fiber (1.5 g vs 2.1 g/100 g).

Ingredients

Courgettes 26,5%, aubergines 23,5%, eau, oignons 8,9%, pulpe de tomate 7,5%, double concentré de tomate 7,5%, huile de tournesol désodorisée, poivrons 3,75%, sel marin, huile d'olive vierge extra 0,37%, jus concentré de citron, ail en poudre 0,04%, thym 0,04%, basilic 0,02%, romarin 0,02%, poivre

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