Why is Trio de poivrons aubergines classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the vegetables are cooked, blended, and preserved with added oil, vinegar, sugar, flavorings and an acidity regulator, and the only listed additive is the acidity regulator lactic acid (E270) along with a small amount of flavoring.

How does the fat, saturated fat, and salt content in this sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sauce’s high total fat (~16 g) and saturated fat (~4.8 g) per 100 g can increase calorie intake and may raise LDL cholesterol, while its 2 g of salt, although below the average for sauces, still adds sodium that can be problematic for hypertensive individuals; however, its low sugar (4 g) makes it less of a concern for blood‑glucose spikes in diabetics, but portion control is advisable.

Is Trio de poivrons aubergines suitable for vegan, gluten-free or other strict diets?

The product is labeled gluten-free and its ingredient list contains only plant-derived foods, but because it lists milk as an allergen it is not strictly vegan or dairy-free; it also contains sulfites and the additive E270, which are acceptable for most diets but may be avoided by those with specific sensitivities, while halal status is not declared.

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Trio de poivrons aubergines

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Trio de poivrons aubergines is a ready-to-use vegetable sauce made from peppers, eggplant, tomato puree, sunflower oil and herbs, sold in a glass jar. It belongs to the "Dressings and sauces" subcategory of the Fat and sauces family in the French PNNS classification, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed). While it is plant-based, low in sugars and offers a good share of vegetables, it contains around 16 g of total fat, 4.8 g of saturated fat and 2 g of salt per 100 g, and includes milk allergen, sulfites and the additive E270, which temper its health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal226 kcal

Fat22 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates4.3 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce in its category, this trio sauce provides about 4 g of sugars per 100 g (well below the 10.95 g average), roughly 16 g of total fat (exceeding the 12.01 g average), 4.8 g of saturated fat (more than double the 2.14 g average), and 2 g of salt (still lower than the 5.02 g average).

Ingredients

Poivrons 30,8% (SULFITES), Purée de tomate, Huile de tournesol, Aubergines 128% Crème 2 poudre (LAT) Oignon, Vinaigre de vin, Ail, Sel, Persil séché, Correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique, Origan, Ogrom Ug en poudre, Arome, Sucre. PEUT CONTENIR CELERI ET MOUTARDE. Service consommateur: nous contacte Den précisant le numéro de lot inscrit sur le couvercle: [email protected]. F.lli Sadà S.p.A. Pza Amendola 2.1

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