Why is Ratatouille a la provencala classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it is a ready-to-eat canned meal that includes added sugar, modified corn starch, an acidity regulator (citric acid, E330) and a generic additive coded E14xx, all of which are typical ingredients that push a product into the ultra-processed category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this ratatouille affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The product provides 4.8 g of sugar per 100 g, which is higher than the average for similar ready-meals and can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, so diabetics should limit portion size; the salt content is 0.84 g per 100 g, lower than many processed foods but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should also consume it in moderation.

Is Ratatouille a la provencala suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant-based, making the product vegan and halal-compatible, and it contains no wheat, barley or rye so it is naturally gluten-free; however, the carbohydrate content from vegetables, added sugars and starch keeps the net carb level too high for a strict keto diet.

Carrefour • 750 g

Ratatouille à la provençale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Ratatouille a la provencala is a ready-to-eat canned vegetable stew from the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups, marketed in France and exported to Belgium and Guadeloupe. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and is placed in NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product despite its high vegetable content (about 82% combined vegetables). Nutritionally it delivers low fat, low saturated fat and modest salt (0.84 g/100 g), but its sugar level of 4.8 g/100 g exceeds the average for similar meals, and the presence of added sugar and modified corn starch are notable processing factors.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal46 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates6.5 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical products in its category, this ratatouille contains about 4.8 g of sugar per 100 g (higher than the average 3.6 g), but its fat (about 1 g), saturated fat (0.5 g) and salt (0.84 g) are well below the category averages, resulting in a low energy content of roughly 46 kcal per 100 g versus the average 175 kcal.

Ingredients

Courgettes 35%, pulpe de tomates 30% (tomates, purée de tomates, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), eau, oignons 8%, aubergines 3%, poivrons 3%, double concentré de tomates 3%, sucre, amidon modifié de maïs, huile de colza, sel, huile d'olive vierge 0,5%, jus concentré de citron, ail 0,2%, thym, poivre.

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