Why is Quenelles de volaille sauce forestière classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrially processed ingredients such as modified starch, carrageenan used as a stabiliser (additive E407), flavouring agents listed under the generic code E14xx, added sugars and salt, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content in this product affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 0.85 g of salt and 2.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product contributes noticeably to daily sodium and saturated‑fat intake, which can raise blood pressure and LDL‑cholesterol levels; therefore, it should be consumed sparingly by people managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Does the presence of wheat flour make this quenelle unsuitable for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, wheat flour is a major component of the quenelle mixture (about 36 % of the product) and contains gluten, so the product is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Petitjean • 400 g

Quenelles de volaille sauce forestière

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Quenelles de volaille sauce forestière is a ready‑to‑eat poultry quenelle in forest‑mushroom sauce, sold in a 400 g metal can. It belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added stabiliser (carrageenan, E407) and flavourings (E14xx). Nutritionally it provides modest protein (3.3 g per 100 g) and low sugars (0.3 g per 100 g) but is relatively high in fat (6.9 g) and saturated fat (2.7 g) and includes the allergens eggs, gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal114 kcal

Fat6.9 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates9.3 g

Sugars0.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar canned meals, this quenelle contains far less sugar (0.3 g vs 3.57 g), lower salt (0.85 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (114 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), but its fat (6.9 g) and saturated fat (2.7 g) are above the category averages, while protein, fiber and carbohydrate levels are also below average.

Ingredients

Eau, quenelles 36% (farine de BLE, graisse de porc, eau, OEUFS frais 4.5%, viande de dinde 4%, sel, arôme), crème (dont LAIT, stabilisant (carraghénanes)), champignons forestiers 2.5% (lactaires, bolets, girolles), amidons modifiés, arômes naturels, farine de BLÉ, plantes aromatiques, sirop de glucose, sel, huile de tournesol

84%

35%

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