Why is Délice pané pommes de terre oignons emmental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it undergoes multiple industrial steps such as chopping, mixing, forming, coating with breadcrumbs and frying, which places it in the ultra‑processed category even though no synthetic additives are listed on the label.

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

With 2.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should monitor portion size; however, the salt content is only 1 g per 100 g, which is lower than many comparable breaded items and is relatively acceptable for a hypertension‑friendly diet when consumed in moderation.

Is this product suitable for strict diets such as vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free?

No. The formulation includes Emmental cheese and fromage blanc, which provide dairy, and the breadcrumb coating and added wheat gluten introduce gluten, so it cannot be considered vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free.

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Délice pané pommes de terre oignons emmental

Meat Alternatives

Product Insights

Délice pané pommes de terre oignons emmental is a refrigerated, breaded vegetable‑based meat alternative that combines potatoes, onions, Emmental cheese and a wheat breadcrumb coating. Classified in the PNNS group "Cereals and derivatives", it bears a Nutri‑Score of B and belongs to NOVA group 4, delivering 10 g of protein and 4.6 g of fiber per 100 g while its 10 g of fat and 2.1 g of saturated fat are modestly above typical values for similar products. The product is not vegan because of cheese, contains the allergens gluten, milk and sesame, and its moderate salt level of 1 g per 100 g makes it less suitable for low‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal231 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar breaded alternatives, its fat (10 g) and saturated fat (2.1 g) are slightly higher than the category averages of 9.5 g and 2 g, its sugar (2.7 g) exceeds the average 1.9 g, while its salt (1 g) is considerably lower than the typical 2 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Légumes* 43,4% (oignons* 28,1%, pommes de terre* 15,3%), chapelure" (blé") 20,7%, fromage blanc*, huile de tournesol oléique*, emmental râpé* 6,1%, gluten de blé*, farine de blé, ciboulette*, fibres d'avoine*, millet* , sésame *, lin brun*, vinaigre de cidre*, ail", sel de mer, épices*.

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