Why is Chili veggie classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many isolated ingredients such as added sugar, yeast extract, natural flavourings, smoke flavouring and a paprika‑derived colourant (E160c), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and lead to its NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar and salt content in Chili veggie affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited by people with diabetes; the 0.93 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but may contribute to higher sodium intake for those managing hypertension, so portion control is recommended.

Based on its ingredients, is Chili veggie suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, gluten‑free, or halal?

Chili veggie is fully vegan and contains no gluten‑containing grains, making it suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets; however, its carbohydrate level (12 g per 100 g) is too high for a keto regimen, and while it contains no animal ingredients, consumers seeking halal certification should verify that none of the flavourings use alcohol or non‑halal processing aids.

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Chili veggie

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Product Insights

Chili veggie is a plant‑based, ready‑to‑eat chili containing a blend of tomatoes, red, white and black beans, corn, peppers, onions and spices, packed in a 285 g plastic bag. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A and an Eco‑Score of A, offers low fat (2.7 g), low saturated fat (0.3 g), high fiber (5.7 g) and a high fruit‑vegetable content (≈90 %), but it also contains moderate added sugars (4.8 g) and a relatively high salt level (0.93 g) and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The product is vegan, contains no animal‑derived colorings, and includes a small amount of paprika resin (E160c) as a natural colourant.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal100 kcal

Fat2.7 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, Chili veggie has about half the fat and salt, double the fiber, but more sugar and less protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Tomates (18%), haricots rouges (13%), oignon, poivron rouge (10%), maïs doux (10%), haricots blancs (9,0%), haricots noirs (6,9%), ail, purée de tomates (3,8%), huile de tournesol, jus de citron, sucre, extrait de levure, sel, basilic, cumin, persil, arôme naturel, piment vert (0,1%), piment rouge, origan, poivre noir, colorant (oléorésine de paprika), arôme de fumé.

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