Why is Mini boulette thaï classified as a NOVA 3 product and what additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 3 because its ingredients are minimally processed whole foods (chickpeas, sweet potato, lentils, peanuts) that are simply mixed and formed into balls, without the extensive industrial formulations that define NOVA 4. According to the data, it contains no listed food additives.

How does the fat and sugar content of this snack affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 22 g of fat and 2.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack contributes a significant amount of calories from fat, which can raise lipid levels if consumed in excess. The sugar level is modestly above the average for its category, so it should be counted toward daily carbohydrate totals for diabetes management. The salt content (1.1 g) is lower than the category average, posing less of a direct concern for hypertension.

Is the presence of peanuts in this product a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes, peanuts are declared as an allergen on the label and are highlighted in the allergen information. Anyone with a peanut allergy should avoid this product, as even small traces can trigger severe allergic reactions.

L'atelier V* • 144 g

Mini boulette thaï cacahuète, citronnelle, patate douce pois chiche & lentille jaune

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

Mini Thai peanut, lemongrass, sweet‑potato, chickpea & yellow lentil balls are a plant‑based meat alternative that belongs to the legumes and nuts group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of B, fall in NOVA group 3 and are certified organic, vegan and vegetarian, yet contain a relatively high fat amount (22 g per 100 g) and more sugars than the average for similar products. The snack also provides generous fiber (6.1 g) and moderate salt, but includes peanuts, which are a major allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal319 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average meat‑alternative ball, this product has markedly higher fat (22 g vs 9.5 g) and sugars (2.9 g vs 1.9 g), while delivering double the fiber (6.1 g vs 3.9 g) and lower salt (1.1 g vs 2.0 g).

Ingredients

Pois chiche* (origine France) 41 %, patate douce* 20 %, huile de tournesol*, oignon*, lentille jaune* (origine France) 5,1 %, purée de cacahuète* 5,1 %, citronnelle* 3,8 %, gingembre*, citron confit* (citron*, sel), sel de Guérande, sumac*, poivre*, piment de Cayenne*. * Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique - Certification BIO par ECOCERT FR-BIO-01

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