Why is Focaccia Poivrons & sauce tomate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It combines refined wheat flour, processed tomato sauce, cheese, and several food‑industry ingredients; the label lists the preservatives potassium sorbate (E202) and sodium propionate (E281), the thickener xanthan gum (E415), and small amounts of added sugar, which together trigger the NOVA 4 classification.

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

With 2.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is lower than many baked goods, but the sugar still contributes to carbohydrate intake and should be counted; the 1.05 g of salt per 100 g is modest compared with typical breads, yet people managing hypertension should still consume it in moderation.

Is the Gouda cheese in this focaccia a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the Gouda cheese and the mozzarella cheese both contain milk, which is listed as an allergen, so the product is not safe for individuals with a milk allergy, and it also contains gluten from wheat flour.

Chef Select • 300 g

Focaccia Poivrons & sauce tomate

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Product Insights

Focaccia Poivrons & sauce tomate is a filled focaccia classified in the cereals and potatoes and bread groups, offering 7.5 g of protein per 100 g. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of refined flour, added sugars, preservatives (E202, E281) and thickeners (E415). While its sugar (2.4 g) and salt (1.05 g) levels are lower than many comparable breads, the product contains gluten and milk allergens and has moderate fat (5.9 g) and saturated fat (1.6 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal231 kcal

Fat5.9 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates35.9 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bakery product (4.79 g sugar, 5.52 g fat, 1.4 g saturated fat, 3.95 g salt per 100 g), this focaccia provides less sugar and salt but slightly more total and saturated fat.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, eau, 8% sauce tomate (5,1% purée de tomate, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, amidon modifié, sel, sucre, purée d'oignon, plantes aromatiques, huile de colza, ail en poudre, conservateur: sorbate de potassium; épices, épaississant: gomme xanthane; oignon en poudre), 6% poivron rouge, 3% Gouda râpée (lait, sel, ferments lactiques, enzyme coagulante d'origine microbienne), 3% Mozzarella râpée (lait, sel, enzyme coagulante d'origine microbienne, ferments lactiques), levure, huile de colza, 1% piment vert, levain de blé, sel, vinaigre d'alcool, ail en poudre, conservateur: propionate de sodium; huile d'olive vierge extra.

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