Why is Piémontaise au jambon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from multiple processed ingredients, includes a cooked potato base, added dextrose, gelatin, mustard and several preservatives and thickeners, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. Its additive list comprises sulfite (E 223), preservative sodium nitrite (E 250), antioxidant sodium ascorbate (E 301), thickening agents carrageenan (E 509), xanthan gum (E 415) and sodium alginate (E 412), as well as additional stabilisers such as E 202.

How does the salt content of Piémontaise au jambon affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.75 g of salt per 100 g, a 300 g package provides about 2.25 g of salt, which is roughly 45 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum of 5 g per day. While lower than many ready‑made salads, regular consumption can still contribute significantly to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should enjoy it only in moderation.

Is Piémontaise au jambon suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or halal diets?

No, the salad is not vegan because it contains pork ham and pork gelatin. It is gluten‑free, as no wheat or gluten‑containing ingredients are listed. It is not halal due to the presence of pork products.

Deli'Salades • 300 g

Piémontaise au jambon

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Piémontaise au jambon is a pre‑packed, French‑style potato‑and‑ham salad sold in 300 g plastic trays and classified as a composite one‑dish meal. It falls under the PNNS groups “Composite foods” and “One‑dish meals”, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its 9 listed additives including sulfite (E 223), preservative (E 250) and several thickeners. The salad provides 115 kcal, 6.5 g fat (0.6 g saturated), 4 g protein, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugars and 0.75 g salt per 100 g, but the relatively high total fat, moderate salt and the presence of allergens such as mustard and sulfites may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑salad benchmark (per 100 g), this salad is lower in sugars (1 g vs 3.57 g), saturated fat (0.6 g vs 1.94 g), salt (0.75 g vs 3.55 g) and calories (115 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), but it contains slightly more total fat (6.5 g vs 5.94 g) and less protein (4 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Pommes de terre cuites 52% [pommes de terre, eau, sel, antioxydant: E223 (sulfites)], tomates 11,5%, jambon cuit supérieur 10,2% jambon de porc 9,3% (origine: France), eau, sel, dextrose, gélatine de porc, antioxydant: E301, conservateur : E250], eau, huile de colza, ceufs dur 4%, cornichons au vinaigre 3,9% [comichons, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, affermissant: E509, antioxydant: E223 (sulfites)], moutarde de Dijon 1,8% (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), vinaigre d'alcool, ciboulette 0.3%, persil 0.3%, amidon transformé de pomme de terre, sel, ceuf entier en poudre, conservateur: E202, épaississants: (E415, E412), arôme naturel. Traces éventuelles de lait, céleri, poisson, crustacé, gluten, mollusque, soja, fruits à coque.

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