Why is Balsamic Onion & Mature cheddar quiche classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The quiche is deemed ultra‑processed because its formulation relies on refined wheat flour, multiple isolated dairy components, palm‑based vegetable oil and several functional ingredients such as an anti‑caking agent (potato starch), modified maize starch, dextrose, and added calcium carbonate and iron, all of which are typical of industrially prepared foods.

How does the sugar and saturated‑fat content in this quiche affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

At 5.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the quiche can raise blood‑glucose levels more than lower‑sugar alternatives, while 10.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g contributes to higher LDL‑cholesterol, making it less suitable for strict diabetic or cardiovascular‑risk diets that prioritize low sugar and low saturated‑fat intake.

Based on its ingredient list, is this quiche suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the product contains milk, cheese, butter, eggs and wheat flour, disqualifying it for vegan, gluten‑free and most halal diets (cheese may use animal rennet). It also provides 26 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, so it does not meet keto criteria.

Deluxe • 420g

Balsamic Onion & Mature cheddar quiche

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Product Insights

It is a ready‑made Balsamic Onion & Mature Cheddar quiche, a savory tart that belongs to the “pizza pies and quiches” PNNS group. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of D (score 17) and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting high saturated‑fat (10.7 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.4 g per 100 g) alongside a modest protein level (9.6 g per 100 g). While it provides calcium‑rich cheese and some fibre, the overall profile is energy‑dense (340 kcal per 100 g), contains added sugars and palm oil, which may concern health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal340 kcal

Fat21.7 g

Saturated Fat10.7 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars5.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average quiches, this product has markedly higher fat (21.7 g vs 11.36 g), saturated fat (10.7 g vs 4.89 g) and sugars (5.1 g vs 4.14 g), but lower salt (0.4 g vs 2.24 g).

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), 11% Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Anti-Caking Agent: Potato Starch), Skimmed Milk, 11% Balsamic Onion Chutney (Red Onion, Balsamic Vinegar [Wine Vinegar, Grape Must], Demerara Sugar, Water, Cornflour, Ground Black Pepper), Free Range Egg, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Water, Double Cream (Milk), 7% West Country Cheddar Cheese (Milk), 2% Onion, Modified Maize Starch, Butter (Milk), Dextrose, Ground White Pepper.

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