Why is Harissa Du Cap Bon classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The paste is made primarily from red chili peppers, garlic, coriander, caraway, salt and citric acid; the only additive listed is citric acid (E330), which is used as a natural preservative, keeping the product in the moderate‑processing NOVA 3 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this harissa affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 6.2 g of sugar and 2.18 g of salt per 100 g, the harissa adds modest carbohydrates but a relatively high sodium load, so people managing diabetes should monitor overall carbohydrate intake and those with hypertension should use the condiment sparingly to avoid excess salt.

Is Harissa Du Cap Bon suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients, red chili peppers, garlic, coriander, caraway, salt and citric acid, are plant‑based and contain no gluten, making the product suitable for both vegan and gluten‑free consumers.

Jouda • 380g

Harissa Du Cap Bon

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Harissa Du Cap Bon is a Tunisian hot chili paste that belongs to the "Dressings and sauces" group of the PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing, with low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0.1 g) and modest sugar (6.2 g) per 100 g, but a relatively high salt level of 2.18 g. The product is plant‑based and free from artificial flavors or colors, yet the salt content and modest protein‑to‑fiber ratio mean it should be used sparingly as a condiment.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal67 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates9.6 g

Sugars6.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical condiments, this harissa contains far less sugar, fat and salt while offering more fiber and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

piments rouges piquants 87 %, ail, coriandre, carvi, sel, acide citrique.

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SICAM

135g