Why is Gratin dauphinois classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from processed ingredients such as modified corn starch, rice starch and a cheese sauce, and it includes the preservative sodium sulfite (E223) and a flavoring additive (E14xx), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 0.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the gratin is low in sugar and therefore does not significantly raise blood glucose, but its 0.65 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be accounted for in a low‑sodium diet, especially for hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is this gratin suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The gratin contains dairy ingredients (milk, cream, emmental) so it is not vegan, it has 11 g of carbohydrates per 100 g from potatoes making it unsuitable for strict keto, and while no gluten‑containing grains are listed it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free due to possible cross‑contamination in the manufacturing environment.

William Saurin • 850 g

Gratin dauphinois

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gratin dauphinois is a ready‑to‑heat canned potato gratin produced by William Saurin in France. It belongs to the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Per 100 g it provides 77 kcal, low sugar (0.2 g) and moderate salt (0.65 g), but also modest protein (1.4 g) and contains milk‑derived allergens, while the presence of sodium sulfite and flavorings adds to its processing level.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal77 kcal

Fat2.7 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars0.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned ready‑meal, this gratin contains about one‑third the calories and fat, far less sugar and salt, but also markedly less protein.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre 50% (dont conservateur : disulfite de sodium), Sauce : eau, crème fraîche (21%*) (_lait_, amidon transformé de maïs, amidon de riz, emmental (1%*) (_lait_), sel, arômes (dont _lait_), *Pourcentages exprimés sur la sauce,

84%

35%

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425 g