Why is Choucroute Royale, Au Riesling classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish mixes pre-cooked sauerkraut, smoked pork sausages, added water, soy protein isolate, gelling agents and flavorings, all of which are industrially processed ingredients, placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group; the label lists four additives: E407a (alginate), E450 (diphosphates), E451 (triphosphates) and E452 (polyphosphates).

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

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has minimal impact on blood glucose, making it relatively safe for diabetics, but its 1.1 g of salt per 100 g contributes noticeable sodium and should be consumed in moderation by people with hypertension.

Is the soy protein in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, soy protein is present and soybeans are listed as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

William Saurin • 400 g

Choucroute Royale, Au Riesling

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Product Insights

Choucroute Royale, Au Riesling is a ready-to-eat French sauerkraut dish featuring pre-cooked cabbage, smoked pork sausages, Strasbourg sausages, lard and a splash of Riesling, classified as a one-dish meal (PNNS group One-dish meals). It carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, with low sugars (0.5 g per 100 g) and modest fiber, but contains moderate salt (1.1 g per 100 g), saturated fat (3.1 g per 100 g) and four food additives (E407a, E450, E451, E452). The product also lists soybeans as an allergen and includes pork, making it unsuitable for vegans or those avoiding meat, while its fermented cabbage offers some probiotic benefit.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal107 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates1.2 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French canned meat-and-vegetable dish, this Choucroute Royale contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (1.1 g vs 3.55 g), but its saturated fat (3.1 g) exceeds the typical 1.94 g and its protein (5.5 g) falls short of the 7.16 g average.

Ingredients

Choucroute précuite (38%), saucisses et saucissons pur porc fumés (viande et gras de porc, eau, protéines de soja, sel, gélifiant :algues Euchema transformées, arôme naturel), eau, viande de porc préparée en salaison (viande de porc, eau, sel, stabilisants : triphosphates, polyphosphates), saucisses de Strasbourg (viande et gras de porc, eau, sel, pièces de tête de porc, plasma de porc, arôme naturel, stabilisants :diphosphates, polyphosphates), saindoux, Riesling (1%), baies de genièvre, oignon en poudre, graines de cumin, arôme naturel. Total charcuterie et viande mise en oeuvre 32%.

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