Why is Flammekueche classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra-processed because the preparation involves multiple industrial steps, such as pre-cooking the crust, adding preserved meat and dairy blends, and incorporating food-industry additives; the label lists sodium nitrite (E250), sodium ascorbate (E301), rosemary extract (E392), xanthan gum (E415), guar gum (E412) and a natural flavoring (E14xx) among its six additives.

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

With 3.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the tart is relatively low-sugar and may fit within a controlled-carb plan, but the 1.18 g of salt per 100 g still represents a moderate sodium load that could raise blood pressure, so diabetics and hypertensive individuals should monitor portion sizes.

Is the inclusion of pork lardons a concern for consumers following halal dietary guidelines?

Yes, the product contains smoked pork lardons, which are not permissible under halal standards; therefore it is unsuitable for consumers who require halal-compliant foods.

Chef Select • 350 g

Flammekueche

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Flammekueche is a ready-made French tart (Composite foods > Pizza pies and quiches) that combines a thin wheat crust with a filling of smoked pork lardons, fresh white cheese, fresh cream, onions and a blend of oils and starches. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that includes several additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), sodium ascorbate (E301), rosemary extract (E392), xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412). Nutritionally, the tart delivers modest calories (about 242 kcal/100 g) and lower-than-average sugar (3.7 g), saturated fat (4 g) and salt (1.18 g) compared with typical pizza-pie/quiche products, but it still contains gluten, milk and pork, making it unsuitable for gluten-free, vegan or halal diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal242 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-made pizza-pie or quiche, this Flammekueche contains less sugar (3.7 g vs 4.14 g), lower saturated fat (4 g vs 4.89 g) and about half the salt (1.18 g vs 2.24 g) per 100 g, while also providing fewer calories (about 243 kcal vs 261 kcal).

Ingredients

Garniture (56%) : 23% fromage blanc (lait), 13% lardons fumés (9,5% poitrine de porc (origine France), eau, sel, dextrose, arômes naturels, antioxydants: extraits de romarin, ascorbate de sodium ; conservateur: nitrite de sodium), 10% crème fraîche (lait), 7,5% oignons, huile de colza, sel, amidon modifié de maïs, épaississants: gomme xanthane, gomme guar; épices. Pâte (44%): farine de blé, eau, huile de tournesol, sel.

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