Why is Peperoncini ripieni al tonno classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from multiple processed ingredients that are combined, cooked and packaged, meeting the criteria for NOVA 4. Its only listed additive is citric acid (E330), used as a preservative and flavor enhancer; no other additives are declared.

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

The low sugar level (1.6 g per 100 g) makes it relatively safe for blood‑glucose control, but the high salt content (2.3 g per 100 g) can significantly raise sodium intake and may worsen hypertension, so it should be limited for those conditions.

Is the tuna in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes. Tuna is listed as a fish ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this product.

Saclà • 1000 g

Peperoncini ripieni al tonno

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Peperoncini ripieni al tonno is a ready‑made jarred product of small sweet peppers stuffed with tuna, capers, olives, anchovies and sunflower oil. It falls under the PNNS vegetable group (with fish), carries a Nutri‑Score of D, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and provides 9.5 g of fat, 8.5 g of protein, 2.6 g of fiber, low sugars (1.6 g) but a high salt level of 2.3 g per 100 g. The product contains the fish allergen and includes the additive citric acid (E330), which some consumers may wish to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal131 kcal

Fat9.5 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates2.4 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑to‑eat vegetable snacks, this stuffed pepper product contains markedly more salt (2.3 g per 100 g) while its sugar and fat levels are moderate, giving it a salty, savory profile rather than a sweet one.

Ingredients

Petits poivrons 40%, huile de tournesol, thon 23% (poisson), câpres, olives, anchois (poisson), sel, fibre de pomme de terre, sucre, vinaigre de vin, persil, acide citrique

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Băneasa

1kg

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