Why is Parmentier de Canard classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish mixes whole foods with several formulated ingredients such as sodium citrate, added salt, corn starch and the food additive E331 (sodium phosphate); these industrially processed components place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

Is the milk or gluten in Parmentier de Canard a concern for people with allergies?

Yes. The product contains butter, which provides milk proteins, and wheat fibre, which introduces gluten; both allergens are declared on the label and can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

Can this dish fit a vegan, keto or gluten‑free diet?

No, it is not suitable for any of those diets: it includes duck meat and butter (non‑vegan), contains significant carbohydrate sources like sweet potato and potato (not keto), and has wheat fibre that adds gluten (not gluten‑free).

Raynal et Roquelaure • 300g

Parmentier de Canard

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Product Insights

Parmentier de Canard is a ready‑to‑eat French shepherd’s‑pie style dish that combines duck meat with sweet potato, potato, carrots and onions, classified in the one‑dish meals group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of processed ingredients such as sodium citrate, added salt and the food additive E331 (sodium phosphate). Nutritionally it provides moderate fat (4.2 g), moderate salt (0.95 g) and low sugars (2.2 g) per 100 g, but also contains milk and gluten allergens and offers only 5.1 g of protein, which is below the average for similar meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal99 kcal

Fat4.2 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates9.7 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal (3.57 g sugars, 5.94 g fat, 3.55 g salt, 7.16 g protein per 100 g), this duck parmentier is lower in sugar, fat and salt, while its protein content is also lower than typical.

Ingredients

Patate douce 26%, pomme de terre 18%, eau, viande de canard avec peau préparée en salaison précuite 16,5%, [viande de canard avec peau (origine France), citrate de sodium, sel], carottes, oignons frits (oignons, huile de tournesol), beurre (dont lait), amidon de maïs, sel, fibre de blé, oignons déshydratés, ail en poudre, mélange d'épices, extraits d épices,

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