Why is Puy Lentil Bolognese classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrially prepared components such as cooked lentils, cornflour, tomato paste, vegetable bouillon, yeast extract, rapeseed oil, and several colour and flavour agents (e.g., turmeric extract E100, paprika extract E160c, natural flavouring). These processed ingredients and additives place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Puy Lentil Bolognese affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the sauce is suitable for diabetic meal planning, but the 0.65 g of salt (moderate level) should be considered by those monitoring sodium intake, especially if the serving size exceeds 100 g.

Is Puy Lentil Bolognese suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb eating plans?

The formulation is fully vegan and contains no wheat, barley or rye, making it gluten‑free. Its carbohydrate level (11 g per 100 g) is relatively low for a sauce, so it fits low‑carb diets when portioned appropriately.

Merchant Gourmet

Puy Lentil Bolognese

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Puy Lentil Bolognese is a vegan, composite one‑dish meal from Merchant Gourmet that falls under the "Composite foods" and "One‑dish meals" categories. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 4, offering low fat (0.3 g), low sugars (1.9 g), moderate salt (0.65 g), and a good balance of fiber (3.3 g) and protein (4.2 g) per 100 g. However, its ultra‑processed status reflects the presence of multiple additives, refined oils and flavourings, and the modest salt level may be a concern for sodium‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal69 kcal

Fat0.3 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average lentil‑dish (per 100 g), this Bolognese contains far less fat (0.3 g vs 5.94 g), sugar (1.9 g vs 3.57 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 1.94 g), salt (0.65 g vs 3.55 g) and energy (69 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), while offering more fiber (3.3 g vs 2.08 g) but less protein (4.2 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Cooked Puy Lentils (37%) (Water, Puy Lentils Cooked Brown Lentils (28%) (Water, Brown Lentils, Carrots (8%), Mushrooms (8%), Onions, Chopped Tomatoes (3.6%) (Tomato, Tomato Juice), Tomato Paste (3.6%), Sundried Tomato Paste (2.1%) (Tomato Puree, White Wine Vinegar, Garlic Purée, Rapeseed Oil, Salt, Sugar, Sundried Tomato Powder (0.1%), Water, Onion Powder, Natural Flavouring, Black Pepper, Rosemary), Cornflour, Red Wine Vinegar, Roasted Garlic Purée, Onion Powder, Vegetable Bouillon (Salt, Yeast Extract, Dextrose, Potato Starch, Orion Extract, Carrot Powder, Parsley, Spice Extracts [Pepper, Celery], Colour [Curcumin], Nutrition i Nutrition t Energy kJ/ Fat of which Carbohyd of which Fibre Protein Salt Herb Extracts [Marjoram, Thyme, Sage]), Yeast Extract Best befo Powder, Rehydrated Mushrooms (0.4%) (Yellow Boletus, Oyster, Black Fungus, Ceps), Basil (0.2%), Colour (Paprika Extract), Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Dried Oregano (0.1%), Thyme, Turmeric Extract. Allergens:

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