Why is Quiche Lorraine, Lardons et Jambon supérieur fumés classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the formulation includes industrial ingredients such as glucose syrup, a vegetable margarine made with palm and rapeseed oils, the emulsifier E 471 and the acidity regulator citric acid (E 330), alongside multiple processed meat components and added flavorings.

How does the saturated fat content in this quiche affect a heart‑healthy or low‑fat diet?

With 7.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the quiche exceeds the typical recommended limit for saturated fat and can raise LDL cholesterol, making it unsuitable for strict heart‑healthy or low‑fat eating plans.

Is this quiche suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, keto or other strict diets?

No. The product contains wheat flour (gluten), dairy (cream, cheese, skimmed‑milk powder), eggs, pork and palm oil, so it is not gluten‑free, vegan, keto‑friendly or compatible with most restrictive dietary regimens.

Marie • 400 g

Quiche Lorraine, Lardons et Jambon supérieur fumés

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a refrigerated French Quiche Lorraine with smoked lardons, smoked ham, eggs, cream and cheese baked in puff pastry. It belongs to the Composite foods and Pizza pies and quiches groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status with additives such as emulsifier E 471, citric acid (E 330) and glucose syrup. Nutritionally it is high in total fat (13 g) and saturated fat (7.1 g), offers modest protein (8.1 g) and low sugar (1.6 g), and contains the allergens eggs, gluten and milk as well as palm oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal231 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat7.1 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑meal category, this quiche contains more total fat (13 g vs 11.36 g) and saturated fat (7.1 g vs 4.89 g) but lower sugar (1.6 g vs 4.14 g), salt (0.78 g vs 2.24 g), carbohydrates (20 g vs 28.98 g) and protein (8.1 g vs 10.76 g).

Ingredients

Garniture 65,5% (eau, _oeufs_ 11,1%, lardons cuits fumés 6,3% (poitrine de porc, eau, sirop de glucose, sel, arômes naturels, bouillon de légumes, ferments), _crème fraîche_ 6,2%, jambon supérieur fumé 5,3% (jambon de porc, eau, sel, sirop de glucose, arômes naturels, bouillon de légumes, ferments), _emmental_ 4,2%, _fromage blanc_, amidon de maïs, lait écrémé en poudre, extraits d'épices, sel) Pâte feuilletée 34,5% (farine de blé 15%, eau, margarine végétale (huile de palme et de colza, eau, sel, émulsifiant : E 471, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), sel)

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