Why is Boeuf Bourguignon et ses pommes de terre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from cooked meat, potatoes and a sauce that includes stabilisers, modified starches and flavourings, all of which require industrial processing; it lists the food additives E 451 (triphosphates) and E 452 (polyphosphates) as well as other flavouring compounds, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content of this product affect a hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving contains 0.78 g of salt (about 312 mg of sodium), which is roughly one‑quarter of the daily recommended limit for sodium (1500 mg) and can be considered moderate; people managing hypertension should count this amount toward their total daily salt intake.

Is the milk present in the flavoring a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list notes that the flavoring includes milk, so the product carries a trace of dairy and may trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to milk proteins.

William Saurin • 300 g

Boeuf Bourguignon et ses pommes de terre

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Boeuf Bourguignon et ses pommes de terre is a ready‑to‑heat French beef stew with potatoes, classified as a one‑dish meal (Composite foods) and sold in a 300 g plastic tray. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and falls in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to additives such as triphosphates (E 451) and polyphosphates (E 452) and the inclusion of pig blood and milk‑derived flavorings. Nutritionally it is low in fat (1.2 g), sugar (0.9 g) and salt (0.78 g) per 100 g, provides 6.7 g of protein and 1.4 g of fiber, but the presence of milk and pork blood may be unsuitable for certain allergies or dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal72 kcal

Fat1.2 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates7.9 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this Boeuf Bourguignon has roughly one‑quarter the fat, sugar and salt and about half the calories per 100 g, while its protein and fiber are slightly below typical levels.

Ingredients

precooked potatoes 28%, beef prepared in pre-cooked cured meat 25% (beef, salt, stabilizers: triphosphates, polyphosphates), carrots 16%, water, red wine 5%, double tomato concentrate, onions 1,5%, modified corn starch, pig blood, flavors (including milk ), smoke aroma, sugar, shallots, salt, rapeseed oil, thyme, garlic, pepper, beef of european union origin, packaged under a protective atmosphere

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