Why is Hachis de boeuf classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it is a pre‑cooked, ready‑to‑heat meal that incorporates multiple industrial ingredients and additives. The listed additives are preservative sodium nitrate (E250), antioxidant sodium erythorbate (E316), emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides (E471), acidifier citric acid (E330), and stabiliser diphosphates (E450i).

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content of this product affect people with cardiovascular or hypertensive conditions?

The saturated‑fat level of 5.9 g per 100 g exceeds recommended limits for heart‑healthy diets and can raise LDL cholesterol, while the salt amount of 1.7 g per 100 g contributes to sodium intake but is below the average for similar meals; regular consumption may still increase blood pressure in sensitive individuals.

Is Hachis de boeuf suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No, the dish contains beef, pork, butter, milk powder, cream and cheese, so it is not vegan or halal (pork is prohibited), it includes carbohydrate sources such as potato flakes and breadcrumbs making it unsuitable for keto, and the breadcrumbs introduce gluten, rendering it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets.

Qualité traiteur • 300g

Hachis de boeuf

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑heat beef and pork mince dish packaged in 300 g of plastic film, classified in the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in NOVA group 4, reflecting a high total fat (12 g), saturated fat (5.9 g) and modest protein (7.8 g) per 100 g, while sugar is low (1.8 g) and salt is 1.7 g. The formulation includes several additives (preservative E250, antioxidant E316, emulsifier E471, acidifier E330, stabiliser E450i) and allergens such as milk, soy, celery, gluten and eggs, which may be unsuitable for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal183 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat5.9 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared meals, this hachis contains about twice the fat (12 g vs 5.9 g) and three times the saturated fat (5.9 g vs 1.9 g), while its sugar (1.8 g) and salt (1.7 g) are lower than the category averages of 3.6 g and 3.6 g respectively.

Ingredients

HACHIS AU BOEUF DORE AU FOUR TRADITIONNEL PREPARATION A LA VIANDE DE BOEUF CUITE, VIANDE DE PORC TRAITEE EN SALAISON ET FLOCONS DE POMMES DE TERRE INGREDI ENTS eau, viande de boeuf cuite 11%, viande de porc traitée en salaison 10% (viande de porc, eau, sel, dextrose, antioxydant: E316, conservateur: E250), flocons de pomme de terre 8% (pomme de terre, émulsifiant: E471, stabilisant: E450i, acidifiant E330), tomate concassée pelée (tomates, jus de tomate, acidifiant: E330), BEURRE, oignon,LAIT écrémé en poudre, protéine de SOJA, CREME liquide, carottes, EMMENTAL, chapelure (contient GLUTEN), sel, huile de colza, CELERI, plantes aromatiques, épices.

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