Why is Pintade sauce aux morilles & macaroni classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrially prepared components, pre‑cooked macaroni, marinated guinea fowl, cream, and a refined sauce, plus additives like preservative E14xx and thickening agents E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthane gum), which together meet the criteria for NOVA group 4.

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

With 0.69 g of salt per 100 g, the meal contributes about 12 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake (5 g of salt), so it can fit into a hypertension‑friendly plan if consumed in moderation and balanced with low‑salt foods.

Is the presence of egg‑white powder and milk proteins a concern for people with egg or dairy allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes powdered egg white and milk proteins, and the allergen declaration cites eggs and milk, meaning the product should be avoided by anyone allergic to these ingredients.

Carrefour • 300 g

Pintade sauce aux morilles & macaroni

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pintade sauce aux morilles & macaroni is a ready-to-heat, one-dish meal that combines marinated guinea fowl meat with a mushroom-cream sauce and pre-cooked macaroni, placing it in the Composite foods / One-dish meals group. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that includes several additives such as E14xx, E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthane gum). Nutritionally it offers 10 g of protein and low sugar (0.5 g) per 100 g, but also provides moderate fat (3.7 g), saturated fat (1.9 g) and 0.69 g of salt, and it lists egg, gluten and milk as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal110 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates8.3 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average French microwave meals, this dish contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g), lower fat (3.7 g vs 5.94 g) and dramatically lower salt (0.69 g vs 3.55 g), while supplying more protein (10 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Viande de pintade saumurée, précuite 30 % (viande de pintade 24%, eau, amidon de pois, sel), spécialités céréalières précuites type macaroni 29% (eau, semoule de _blé_ dur, poudre de blanc d'_oeuf_), eau, oignons, _crème_, brisûres de morilles 2,5%, carottes 2,5%, _beurre_, amidon modifié de maïs, huile de colza, sel, vinaigre d'alcool, protéines de _lait_, persil 0.1%, ail en poudre, arôme naturel, arôme naturel de volaille, gélifiants : gomme guar et gomme xanthane, arôme naturel de champignon, jus concentré de citron, poivre, arôme naturel de laurier, thym. Viande de pintade origine : Union Européenne.

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