Why is Le supérieur sans couenne classified as a processed meat (NOVA 3) and which additives does it contain?

The ham undergoes curing, cooking and the addition of salt, broth, sugar, an antioxidant and a preservative, which places it in NOVA group 3; its additives are sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative and sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this ham affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 0.7 g of sugar per 100 g the product adds very little carbohydrate, making it suitable for diabetics in moderation, but the 1.4 g of salt (≈560 mg sodium) can raise blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should limit consumption.

Is the sodium nitrite used as a preservative in this ham a health concern or allergen?

Sodium nitrite (E250) helps prevent bacterial growth and preserve colour, but it can form nitrosamines when heated at high temperatures; it is not a common allergen, yet some consumers avoid nitrite‑preserved meats due to potential health concerns.

Fleury Michon • 150 g (120+30g)

Le supérieur sans couenne

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Product Insights

Le supérieur sans couenne is an organic, reduced‑salt pork ham that belongs to the processed meat group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls into NOVA group 3, and provides 21 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat, 0.7 g of sugar and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g. The product’s strengths are its high protein content and low sugar, while its moderate salt level, added sugar, and the presence of sodium nitrite and sodium ascorbate are notable drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal117 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average cured ham values, this ham contains about half the sugar, one‑fifth the fat and salt, and offers more protein while delivering roughly half the calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

jambon de porc*, sel, bouillon (0.5%) (eau, plantes aromatiques*, épices*), sucre de canne*, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium. *Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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