Why is Mini Gratins Dauphinois classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients, pre‑cooked potatoes, cream, cheese, a white‑sauce mix, egg yolk and various thickeners, requiring industrial formulation and heat treatment, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its label lists the additives E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum) used as thickening agents.

How does the sugar and salt content in Mini Gratins Dauphinois affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a low glycemic impact, but the 0.59 g of salt (moderate level) still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be considered by individuals managing hypertension.

Is the egg yolk in Mini Gratins Dauphinois a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes egg yolk, which is a recognized allergen; the product is also labeled with milk allergens, making it unsuitable for anyone with egg or milk allergies.

Carrefour • 480 g (4 x 120 g)

Mini Gratins Dauphinois

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Mini Gratins Dauphinois are frozen, ready-to-heat one-dish meals made primarily of pre-cooked potatoes, cream, cheese and a white-sauce blend. They belong to the Composite foods / One-dish meals group, carry a Nutri-Score of C and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra-processed formulation that includes additives such as guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415). Nutritionally they provide moderate fat (6.7 g) and saturated fat (4.4 g) with low sugar (2.7 g) and modest salt (0.59 g) per 100 g, but their protein (3.7 g) and fiber (1.5 g) are below the category average, and they contain milk and egg allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat6.7 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen gratins, this mini gratin contains less sugar, salt and calories but higher total and saturated fat, and offers lower protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre précuites 57% (pommes de terre, sel), _crème_ 14%, eau, _emmental_ 7%, préparation pour sauce blanche (_lactosérum_, fécule modifiée de pomme de terre et amidon modifié de manioc, _lactose_, sel, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, épices), jaune d'_œuf_, fécule de pomme de terre, _lactose_ et protéines de _lait_, arômes naturels, épaississants : gomme xanthane et gomme de guar, ail déshydraté. Peut contenir des traces de gluten, céleri, soja et de poisson et leurs dérivés.

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