Why is 3 maxi sandwich Jambon Emmental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sandwich combines several processed components, cooked ham with stabilisers, reduced‑fat mayonnaise, and a treated whole‑meal bread, so the overall formulation meets the criteria for NOVA 4. Its ingredient list includes six additives: the preservative E250, antioxidant E301, colour/antioxidant E300, stabiliser E451, gelling agent E407a and thickener E415, all typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the salt content in this sandwich affect a hypertensive diet?

At 3.75 g of salt per 100 g, the sandwich exceeds the recommended maximum of about 2 g per 100 g for people managing high blood pressure; regular consumption can contribute to sodium overload, potentially raising blood pressure and increasing cardiovascular risk.

Is the mustard in this sandwich a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes. The Dijon mustard used in the mayonnaise contributes mustard seeds, which are listed among the product’s allergens, so individuals allergic to mustard should avoid this sandwich.

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3 maxi sandwich Jambon Emmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The 3 maxi sandwich Jambon Emmental is a composite‑food sandwich made with whole‑meal bread, ham, reduced‑fat mayonnaise, Emmental cheese and salad, placing it in the PNNS groups ‘Composite foods’ and ‘Sandwiches’. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product containing six food‑additives such as E250, E300, E301, E407a, E415 and E451. Nutritionally, the sandwich offers moderate fat (9.1 g), low sugars (3.3 g) and a good fiber content (3.1 g), but its salt level (3.75 g per 100 g) is high and it provides only 11 g of protein, while also containing allergens like eggs, gluten, milk and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal224 kcal

Fat9.1 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this product delivers substantially less fat, saturated fat, sugar and calories, but its salt content is higher and it contains less protein than typical.

Ingredients

Pain de mie complet 51,1% (farine complète de _blé_, eau, huile de colza, sucre, farine de _blé_, gluten de _blé_, levure, sel, agent de traitement de la farine: E300), jambon cuit standard 19% [jambon de porc 12,8% (origine : France), eau, sel, dextrose, sirop de glucose, stabilisant: E451, gélifiant: E407a, antioxydant: E301, conservateur: E250], mayonnaise allégée en matières grasses* 12,5% [eau, huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, _moutarde_ de Dijon (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jaune d’_œuf_, amidon, sucre, sel, épaississant: E415), emmental 9,4%, salade 7,5%

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