Edit the computation of NOVA for 100% natural products

[manon-corneille]

Problem description

A producer is questioning the NOVA classification of his products :
This product is 100% made from natural ingredients and assembled via a “pressing” process.

The category "Snacks" causes the fact that the product is classified in NOVA 3.

Desired solution

As there is no sugar or salt added, this product could be classified at NOVA 1 but code changes are required.

→ Issue discussed with @stephanegigandet on Slack #nova on the 23/08

Part of

• NOVA groups - Ultra-processed foods (tracker) #5519

[teolemon]

A hint of natural flavorings

[manon-corneille]

Thanks @teolemon I close the issue then. :)

[manon-corneille]

Hi,

I'm reopening this issue because we have 2 other example where the product is classified as NOVA 3 only because its category is "Snacks" whereas it's made of 100% natural ingredients, and doesn't contain any hint of natural flavouring or natural aroma :

• https://fr.pro.openfoodfacts.org/produit/5060088705124/nakd-noix-de-pecan-140g-4x1p
• https://fr.pro.openfoodfacts.org/produit/5060088705063/nakd-noix-de-cajou-140g-4x1p

Could you do something for these specific cases please? :)

[alexgarel]

We can't see the product @manon-corneille if you don't give the org

[manon-corneille]

Oups, just seeing your comment now @alexgarel
→ org-lotus-bakeries :-)

[benbenben2]

For first product, if we remove category "snack sucré" nova grade switches to 1. A hint of flavouring, was not in ingredients list, I added it but it is unknown ingredient. Flavouring alone would make nova grade 4....

[fabi003]

This product should be NOVA 1 instead of NOVA 4 due to its "100% natural ingredients". ;-) Hopefully nobody asks about ingredients such as the carrot concentrate...

Welcome to the reality of food industry!

[stephanegigandet]

No categories now trigger group 4, although a few trigger group 3.

"categories/en:sodas" => 3,
"categories/en:ice-creams" => 3,
"categories/en:chocolates" => 3,
"categories/en:candies" => 3,
"categories/en:sugary-snacks" => 3,
"categories/en:salty-snacks" => 3,
"categories/en:baby-milks" => 3,
"categories/en:sausages" => 3,
"categories/en:hard-liquors" => 3,

Closing this bug.