Why is Flammekueche l’Originale classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined wheat flour, added sugars (dextrose), multiple thickeners and emulsifiers, and a range of food‑grade additives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It contains six declared additives: E300 (ascorbic acid), E301 (sodium ascorbate), E392 (rosemary extract), E415 (xanthan gum), E412 (guar gum) and a generic E14xx additive class.

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

With 3.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the tart contributes a modest amount of carbohydrates, which can be accommodated in a controlled‑carb diabetic plan if total daily intake is monitored. However, the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high for a single serving and can raise blood pressure, making it less suitable for people on strict low‑sodium or hypertensive diets.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

No, the tart is not vegan because it contains dairy (fromage blanc, cream) and pork lardons. It is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour, and it is not halal because of the pork content. The carbohydrate level (26 g per 100 g) also exceeds the low‑carb threshold required for a keto diet.

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Product Insights

Flammekueche l’Originale is a traditional Alsatian thin‑crust tart made with wheat flour, fromage blanc, smoked pork lardons, onions, cream and vegetable oils. It belongs to the Pizza pies and quiches group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with moderate fat (11 g/100 g) and saturated fat (4.2 g) but relatively high salt (1.5 g) and low sugar (3.1 g). The formulation includes gluten and milk allergens, six food additives and provides 233 kcal per 100 g, which is slightly below the average energy of similar meals but offers less protein than typical.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal233 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

While its calorie, fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt levels sit below the typical values for similar pies (233 kcal vs 261 kcal, 11 g vs 11.4 g fat, 4.2 g vs 4.9 g saturated fat, 3.1 g vs 4.1 g sugars, 1.5 g vs 2.2 g salt), its protein content is markedly lower at 6.9 g compared with the category average of 10.8 g.

Ingredients

Farine de Blé, fromage blanc 25.7%, lardons fumés 11.6% (poitrine de porc, eau, sel, dextrose, arômes naturels (contient naturellement des polyphénols), antioxydants : extraits de romarin, acide ascorbique, ascorbate de sodium), eau, oignons 10.1%, crème fraîche 10%, huiles végétales (tournesol, colza) en proportion variable, sel, épaississants : gomme xanthane, gomme guar, amidon modifié, épices.

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