Why is Gratin dauphinois with fresh cream and Emmental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines whole foods with several industrial ingredients such as skimmed milk powder, butter concentrate, thickeners and flavorings; the listed additives are guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415), which are typical of highly processed ready meals.

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

The product contains only 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g, which is low and generally acceptable for diabetes, but it provides 0.41 g of salt per 100 g (moderate level); consuming large portions could increase sodium intake, so individuals with hypertension should monitor portion size.

Based on the ingredient list, is this gratin suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

It is not suitable for vegans because it contains dairy and egg, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, and with 11 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is not considered low‑carb, making it unsuitable for strict low‑carb regimens.

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Gratin dauphinois au crème fraîche & emmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑heat Dauphinois style potato gratin made with pre‑cooked potatoes, fresh cream, milk, Emmental cheese and seasoning. It belongs to the composite foods and one‑dish meals groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 125 kcal, 6.7 g fat (4 g saturated), 4 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 0.41 g salt, 1.5 g sugars and 1.18 g fiber, giving it moderate fat and salt levels but lower sugar and protein than average. The formulation includes milk, egg yolk and wheat, triggering milk, egg and gluten allergens, and contains the thickeners E412 and E415, while achieving an Eco‑Score of A reflecting a relatively low environmental impact for a packaged ready meal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal125 kcal

Fat6.7 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages, this gratin is lower in sugar, salt and calories but higher in total and saturated fat, and it provides less protein and fiber than typical ready meals.

Ingredients

56% pommes de terre précuites, eau, 11% crème fraiche (lait, 5% Emmental (lait, lait en poudre écrémé, beurre concentré (lait), ail, farine de blé, amidon de riz, sel, extrait d'ail, épaississants: gomme xanthane, gomme guar, 0.01% muscade, curcuma, jaune d'oeuf, lactosérum en poudre (lait), fromage fondu (lait), arôme naturel (contient lait)

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