Why is Le gourmand jambon supérieur comté pavot classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sandwich is made from multiple refined ingredients such as wheat flour, added oils, and processed cheese, and it includes a preservative (sodium nitrite, E250) and an antioxidant (sodium erythorbate, E316); the presence of these industrial additives and the extensive formulation steps place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, the sandwich provides a moderate amount of sodium that is lower than many typical sandwiches, but regular consumption could still contribute significantly to daily sodium limits for people managing high blood pressure, so it should be eaten in moderation.

Is the presence of gluten and milk in this product a concern for people with celiac disease or lactose intolerance?

Yes; the bread contains wheat flour and gluten, and the sandwich includes butter and cheese, which provide milk proteins and lactose, making it unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or lactose intolerance.

Sodebo • 180 g

Le gourmand jambon supérieur comté pavot

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Le gourmand jambon supérieur comté pavot is a ready‑to‑eat ham and Comté cheese sandwich on poppy‑seed bread, produced by Sodebo and sold in a 180 g bag; it belongs to the Composite foods – Sandwiches group. The sandwich carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it contains 10 g fat (about half the average sandwich fat), 5.9 g saturated fat (slightly below the average), 1.3 g salt (moderate and lower than the average 3.17 g), 2.1 g sugars (low), 10 g protein (considerably less than the average 18.4 g) and 3.7 g fiber (higher than the average 2.07 g). It includes the preservatives sodium nitrite (E250) and sodium erythorbate (E316), is free from added palm oil, but contains gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars1.1 g

Fruits & Vegetables14.9 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich per 100 g, this product has about half the fat, lower sugar and salt, similar saturated fat, less protein, and noticeably more dietary fiber.

Ingredients

Pain de mie au pavot (farines de blé et de fèves, eau, graines de pavot, huile de colza, levure boulangère, gluten de blé, sel, sucre, vinaigre d'alcool), jambon de porc, Comte AOP, salade 7%, eau, beurre, crème légère, vinaigre d'alcool, fibre de blé, amidon de maïs, lactose, dextrose, conservateur : nitrite de sodium, antioxydant : érythorbate de sodium, sel, arômes naturels.

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