Why is Jumbo Fries Pommes offen classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

It is made from potatoes that are peeled, cut, pre‑fried, coated with a seasoned flour mix and packaged frozen, a series of industrial steps that place it in NOVA group 4. The label lists five additives: E100 (turmeric extract) for colour, E392 (rosemary extract) as antioxidant, E415 (xanthan gum) as thickener, E450 (diphosphates) as raising agent, and E502 (sodium carbonates) as leavening aid.

How does the low sugar and salt content of this frozen fry product affect diets for diabetics or people with hypertension?

With only 0.5 g of sugars and 0.24 g of salt per 100 g, the fries add minimal glucose‑raising or sodium load compared with typical fries, which can be favorable for blood‑sugar control and blood‑pressure management; however, the relatively high carbohydrate (23 g) and calorie content still require portion control.

Is Jumbo Fries Pommes offen suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

The product contains no animal‑derived ingredients and is therefore vegan, but it includes wheat flour in the coating, so it is not gluten‑free despite the “gluten‑free” label; individuals with celiac disease should avoid it.

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Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Jumbo Fries Pommes offen are frozen, season‑coated potato sticks (250 g) that belong to the cereal and potatoes food group. Per 100 g they provide 128 kcal, 2.5 g fat (0.3 g saturated), 0.5 g sugars, 0.24 g salt, 23.1 g carbohydrates, 2.6 g protein and 1.75 g fiber, offering low fat and sugar but modest protein and fiber. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries an Eco‑Score of A, contains five food additives (E100, E392, E415, E450, E502) and includes wheat flour, so it is not suitable for a strict gluten‑free diet.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates23.1 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen fries, this product contains markedly less fat (2.5 g vs 6.3 g), saturated fat (0.3 g vs 1.6 g), sugar (0.5 g vs 2.1 g), salt (0.24 g vs 3.1 g), and calories (128 kcal vs 198 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Potatoes, 5% Sunflower Oil, 5% Seasoned Coating (Flour (Wheat, Rice], Wheat Starch, Salt, Yeast Extract, Dextrose, Faprika Extract, Turmeric Extract, Raising Agents: Diphosphates, Todium Carbonates; Thickener: Xanthan Gum; Antioxidant: Extracts of Rosemary; Sunflower Oil). Allergy Advice For allergens: including Cereals containing Gluten, see Ingredients in bold.

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