Why is Ktipiti végétal classified in NOVA group 3 and what ingredients drive this level of processing?

NOVA group 3 covers foods that have been processed but retain the core ingredients; Ktipiti végétal contains whole vegetables (red pepper, white beans), oil, nuts and natural seasonings, with only minimal industrial steps such as oil extraction and malted yeast, so it is considered a processed, not ultra‑processed, product.

How does the high fat and calorie content of this spread influence a weight‑managed or heart‑healthy diet?

With 22 g of fat and 260 kcal per 100 g, the dip supplies more than twice the energy of typical spreads, which can hinder calorie‑restricted plans; however, the fat is mainly unsaturated rapeseed oil and the product also provides 4.6 g protein and low sugar, allowing it to fit occasional use if total daily fat and calorie goals are monitored.

Is the cashew nut ingredient a risk for tree‑nut allergic consumers, and where does the gluten come from?

Yes, the 16 % cashew content triggers the tree‑nut allergen warning, and gluten is present in the malted yeast used as a flavor enhancer, so anyone with cashew or gluten sensitivities should avoid this spread.

L'atelier V* • 150 g

Ktipiti végétal

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Ktipiti végétal is a plant‑based Greek‑style spread classified in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is in NOVA group 3, delivering 260 kcal, 22 g fat (including 2.3 g saturated), 4.6 g protein, 3 g sugars and 0.68 g salt per 100 g. The formulation is organic, vegan and rich in red bell pepper, white beans and cashews, but it is high in calories and fat while containing gluten from malted yeast and tree‑nut allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal256 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread (12 g fat, 5 g salt, 11 g sugars and 183 kcal per 100 g), this dip provides almost double the fat and calories, but markedly less sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Poivron rouge* 39%, haricot blanc* (origine France) 16%, huile de colza*, noix de cajou** 16%, feuille de menthe* 5,4%, jus de citrons* de Sicile, sel de Guérande, aneth*, ail*, levure maltée* (contient gluten), poivre*. * Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique - Certification BIO par ECOCERT FR-BIO-01 ** Ingrédient biologique issu du commerce équitable

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