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

The dish includes cured pork, processed starches, added cider and several industrial ingredients, and it uses three food‑industry additives: E223 (sodium metabisulfite) as a preservative, E300 (ascorbic acid) as an antioxidant, and E412 (guar gum) as a thickening agent, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of Porc au cidre affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.6 g of sugar and 0.28 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in both nutrients, making it generally compatible with diabetes and hypertension management, though overall calorie intake and portion size should still be considered.

Is the milk listed as an allergen in Porc au cidre a concern for people with dairy allergies, and are there other trace allergens to watch?

Yes, the cream component introduces milk protein, so anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid the dish; the label also warns of possible traces of gluten, egg, fish, soy, nuts, mustard, molluscs and celery, which may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

Paysan Breton • 300 g

Porc au cidre

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Porc au cidre is a ready-to-eat, one-dish meal (PNN-S groups: Composite foods and One-dish meals) that combines cured pork, potatoes, carrots, peas and Breton cider. It carries a Nutri-Score A and is low in fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt while providing 7 g of protein and 2.5 g of fiber per 100 g, well below the category averages for energy and carbohydrates. Nevertheless, the product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and contains additives E223, E300 and E412, with milk listed as an allergen and traces of gluten, egg, fish, soy, nuts, mustard, molluscs and celery.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal82 kcal

Fat2.2 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates7.2 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French ready-meal, Porc au cidre contains roughly half the fat, sugar and salt, delivers only 82 kcal versus 175 kcal per 100 g, and offers slightly more fiber while matching the typical protein content.

Ingredients

Viande de porc traitée en salaison et précuite, pommes de terre, carottes et petits pois, au cidre. Ingrédients: Viande de porc traitée en salaison et précuite 26,3 % (viande de porc, eau, amidon de pois, sel), pommes de terre 18,8 % (pommes de terre, antioxydant: acide ascorbique, conservateur: disulfite de sodium), carottes 15,6 %, petits pois 15,6 %, eau, cidre breton IGP 4,5 %, crème 4,5 %, échalotes, amidon, huile de colza, sel, ail, oignon déshydraté, gélifiant: gomme guar, épices. Traces éventuelles de: gluten, oeuf, poisson, soja, fruits à coque, moutarde, mollusques, céleri.

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