Why is SAUCISSE GRILLÉE and its potato puree classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal combines several industrially prepared components, pre‑cooked pork sausage, emulsified cream, modified starch and multiple sauces, each subject to formulations that use additives for preservation, texture and flavor, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists nitrite of sodium (E250) as a preservative, carrageenan (E407) as a stabiliser, and sodium sulfite (E222) as a preservative for the Dijon mustard, alongside other minor additives.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content of this product affect a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

With 5.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the dish contributes a high amount of saturated fatty acids that can raise LDL cholesterol, making it less suitable for a heart‑healthy plan. Its salt level is 1 g per 100 g, which is lower than the average ready‑meal but still adds to daily sodium intake, so people monitoring blood pressure should limit portion size.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes. Both the traditional “old‑style” mustard and Dijon mustard are listed as ingredients, and the allergen label explicitly flags mustard, so individuals with a mustard allergy should avoid this meal.

Carrefour • 300 g

SAUCISSE GRILLÉE et sa purée de pomme de terre Sauce aux deux Moutardes

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Product Insights

SAUCISSE GRILLÉE and its creamy potato puree with two mustards is a French‑made ready‑to‑heat meal featuring a grilled pork sausage and a 40 % potato purée. At 100 g it provides 160 kcal, 10 g total fat (5.3 g saturated), 7.3 g protein and only 1 g sugar and 1 g salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of C. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains milk, mustard and sulfite allergens as well as additives such as nitrite of sodium (E250), carrageenan (E407) and sodium sulfite (E222).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal160 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat5.3 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal (per 100 g), this dish has roughly twice the saturated fat (5.3 g vs 1.9 g) and total fat (10 g vs 5.9 g), while its sugar (1 g), salt (1 g) and calorie (160 kcal) levels are notably lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Pomme de terre 40,8%, saucisse moutardée 27,6% [viande de porc 25,5% (origine France), _moutarde_ à l'ancienne 0,6% (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), eau, sel, vin blanc, conservateur: nitrite de sodium, boyau naturel de porc, sucre, ail, poivre blanc], _lait_ demi-écrémé, _crème_ (_crème_, stabilisant: carraghénanes), _moutarde_ de Dijon 1,3% (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, conservateur: _sulfite_ acide de sodium), _moutarde_ à l'ancienne 0,5% (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), _beurre_, sel, huile de tournesol, amidon modifié de maïs, poivre blanc. Peut contenir des traces de gluten, œufs, poissons, soja, fruits à coque, céleri, mollusques et crustacés.

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