Why is Porc à la paysanne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal combines multiple processed ingredients such as pre‑cooked white beans, cured pork, lardons, and a double‑concentrated tomato paste, and it uses a food‑grade firming agent (calcium chloride, E509), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and fat content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the meal can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited for diabetics, while its 11 g of total fat and 4.4 g of saturated fat contribute to higher caloric load and may increase cardiovascular risk, making it less suitable for strict hypertension or heart‑health diets.

Is the presence of gluten traces in Porc à la paysanne a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes, the product lists possible gluten traces, so individuals with celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance should avoid it to prevent accidental exposure.

Paysan Breton • 300

Porc à la paysanne

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Porc à la paysanne is a ready‑to‑eat pork and bean microwavable meal from Paysan Breton, classified in the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It bears a Nutri‑Score A but is labeled as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes additives such as calcium chloride alongside processed meats. Nutritionally it provides high protein (24 g per 100 g) and fiber (11 g per 100 g) yet contains elevated fat (11 g), saturated fat (4.4 g) and sugars (5.7 g), and may have trace amounts of gluten, egg, fish, soy, milk, nuts, mustard, sulfites, molluscs and celery.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables47.8 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average pork microwave meals, this dish contains more fat (11 g vs 5.94 g), higher protein (24 g vs 7.16 g) and more sugars (5.7 g vs 3.57 g) while delivering slightly less salt than the average 3.55 g.

Ingredients

Haricots blancs précuits 27,6 %, eau, viande de porc traitée en Poids net : salaison et précuite 18 % (viande de porc, eau, amidon de pois, sel), oignons 12%, carottes 8,2 %, lardons fumés crus 8 % (poitrine de porc, sel), saindoux, double concentré de tomates, plantes aromatiques, ail déshydraté, arôme naturel de porc, sel, amidon, poivre, affermissant: chlorure de calcium. Traces éventuelles de: gluten, oeuf, poisson, soja, lait, fruits à coque, moutarde, sulfites, mollusques, céleri. 300 g A CO 12/11/2024 23:14

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