Why is Saucisses de Toulouse aux Lentilles cuisinées classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product mixes several industrially processed components such as pre‑cooked sausages, modified corn starch, natural flavorings and a preservative/antioxidant listed as E14xx, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 1.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is relatively low‑sugar and suitable for diabetics in moderation, but its 0.81 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the egg white in this product a concern for individuals with egg allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes egg white, which is a recognized egg allergen and must be avoided by anyone with an egg allergy.

Raynal et Roquelaure • 840g

Saucisses de Toulouse aux Lentilles cuisinées

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Saucisses de Toulouse aux Lentilles cuisinées is a composite one‑dish meal that combines pork sausages, lentils, carrots and spices in a canned format. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with an additive (E14xx) and several processed ingredients. The nutrition profile offers a good protein level (7.6 g/100 g) and fiber (3.1 g/100 g) but shows moderate fat (7.8 g) and saturated fat (3 g) and a salt content of 0.81 g/100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal130 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates5.8 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned meat‑and‑lentil meals, this product contains less sugar and salt but more total and saturated fat while delivering slightly higher protein.

Ingredients

Eau, Lentilles réhydratées 27,5%, saucisses de Toulouse précuites 22% (viande de porc, gras de porc, blanc d'_oeuf_, eau sel, sucre, ail en poudre, oignon en poudre, poivre, boyau naturel), carottes, oignons, couenne cuite, amidon transformé de maïs, arômes naturels, huile de tournesol, ail en poudre, _céleri_ en poudre, poivre

84%

35%

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