Why is the Flammekueche gratinée à l'Emmental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation includes several processed components such as refined wheat flour, emulsified cheeses, smoked pork lardons and a range of additives; the product lists six additives: sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative, sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, rosemary extract (E392) as a natural antioxidant, modified starch, xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412) as thickeners and stabilisers.

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

With 1.2 g of salt per 100 g (approximately 0.5 g sodium), the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium; for someone on a low‑salt regimen (≤ 5 g salt per day) a typical 350 g package would supply about 4.2 g of salt, representing roughly 70 % of the recommended maximum, so it should be consumed sparingly.

Based on its ingredient list, is this Flammekueche suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains dairy (fromage blanc, crème fraîche, emmental), pork lardons and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegan, halal (pork) and gluten‑free diets, while its carbohydrate level (≈ 28 g per 100 g) is too high for a strict keto approach.

Pierre Schmidt • 350 g

Flammekueche gratinée à l'Emmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This ready‑to‑eat Flammekueche topped with Emmental belongs to the pizza pies and quiches family of composite foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D (12 points) and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its inclusion of several additives such as sodium nitrite, sodium ascorbate and flavorings. Nutritionally it provides 254 kcal, 8 g protein and 2.27 g fiber per 100 g, but its salt (1.2 g) and saturated fat (4.8 g) are relatively high compared with average prepared meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal254 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared pies, this Flammekueche contains less sugar and salt and more fiber, but its fat, protein and calorie levels are close to or slightly above the category averages.

Ingredients

Farine de blé, 21,7% fromage blanc, eau, 9,3% crème fraîche, 7,7% emmental, 7,7% lardons fumés (poitrine de porc [origine France], eau, sel, dextrose, arômes naturels, antioxydants: extraits de romarin, ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium), 7,7% oignons, huiles végétales (tournesol, colza) en proportion variable, sel, amidon modifié, épaississant: gomme xanthane, gomme guar, épices. Présence éventuelle d'œuf et de moutarde.

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