Why is this product classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA group 3 because the recipe relies on refined rice and wheat flours, dehydrated vegetables, oil and soy sauce, all of which are industrially processed ingredients. The label reports zero added food‑additives, so only the natural components listed in the ingredient list are present.

How does the sugar and salt content in these mini nems affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.8 g of sugars and 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, the product is relatively low in sugar but still contributes noticeable sodium; diabetics should account for the sugars within their total carbohydrate allowance, and individuals monitoring blood pressure should consider the salt as part of their daily limit.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the nem wrapper includes wheat flour, which introduces gluten; the product is therefore not suitable for celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Les chefs du bio • 200 g

8 mini nems aux légumes

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

The product is an 8‑piece pack of mini vegetable nems, a ready‑to‑eat appetizer classified in the salty‑snacks and appetizers groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed food. While it supplies 4.7 g of fiber and 3.7 g of protein per 100 g, it also contains 10 g of fat, 1.3 g of salt and both gluten and soy allergens, which may be drawbacks for some diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal218 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar ready‑meal appetizers, this mini vegetable nem contains only 2.8 g of sugars versus 3.84 g, 10 g of fat versus 23.6 g, and 1.3 g of salt versus 52.4 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Galette (eau, farine de riz, farine de blé, huile de tournesol désodorisée, sel de mer), oignons, carottes, choux, vermicelles de blé, huiles végétales désodorisées (tournesol oléique, tournesol), sauce de soja (eau, soja, blé, sel de mer, ferment), menthe, champignons noirs déshydratés), ail, sel de mer, gingembre en poudre

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