Why is the Organic Tomato Concentrate classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The concentrate is canned and has salt added during production, which places it in NOVA group 3 for processed foods. The ingredient list typically includes only tomatoes and a small amount of added salt, without other preservatives or flavor enhancers.

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

With 16 g of sugar per 100 g, the concentrate can raise blood glucose levels and should be used sparingly by people with diabetes. The salt level is low (0.13 g), so it adds minimal sodium, but the overall sugar load makes it less suitable for strict low‑sugar or low‑glycemic diets.

Is this tomato concentrate suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains only plant‑based ingredients (tomatoes and salt), so it is vegan, halal and gluten‑free. However, its high carbohydrate (sugar) content makes it unsuitable for ketogenic diets that require very low carbs.

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Concentré de tomates BIO

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

The product is an organic tomato concentrate (tomato paste) intended for cooking, classified in the vegetables subgroup of the fruits and vegetables dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 3 (processed), and its nutrition per 100 g shows 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 4.5 g protein, 2.4 g fiber, 16 g sugars and 0.13 g salt. While the low fat and salt levels are positive, the sugar content is substantially higher than the average for tomato pastes and the overall Eco‑Score is also C, indicating moderate environmental performance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal87 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average tomato paste (3.62 g sugar, 1.39 g fat, 0.31 g saturated fat, 0.73 g salt, 82.96 kcal), this concentrate contains markedly more sugars (16 g) and virtually no fat or salt, resulting in a higher energy value of 87 kcal per 100 g.

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