Why is Haricot Beans in Water classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is canned and includes a firming agent, calcium chloride (E509), which classifies it as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) despite its simple ingredient list of beans and water.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.6 g of sugar and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g, the beans add minimal glucose and sodium, making them a suitable carbohydrate source for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure when consumed in normal portions.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The beans contain only plant‑derived ingredients and are free from animal products and gluten, so they are vegan and gluten‑free; however, with 10.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g they exceed typical keto limits, while their plant basis makes them acceptable for halal diets.

Freshona • 400g

Haricot Beans in Water

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Haricot Beans in Water is a ready‑to‑eat canned legume that belongs to the legumes family (PNNS group). It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing calcium chloride as a firming agent. Per 100 g it provides 8.3 g of fiber and 6.5 g of protein with low sugar (0.6 g) and salt (0.02 g), while delivering 92 kcal and 0.7 g of fat, making it relatively low‑calorie but not low‑fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal92 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates10.7 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical products in its category, this canned bean contains far less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and carbohydrates, while offering higher fiber content.

Ingredients

Haricot Beans, Water, Firming Agent: Calcium Chloride.

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400 g