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

The product combines several industrially processed ingredients, melted cheese, modified corn starch, emulsifying salts (sodium citrate), gums (guar gum, xanthan gum), antioxidants (ascorbic acid) and a preservative (sodium sulfite), which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

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

With 0.78 g of salt and 2.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product delivers a moderate amount of sodium and a relatively high level of saturated fat, which can raise blood pressure and LDL cholesterol; therefore it should be consumed sparingly by individuals managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is this Tartiflette suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or lactose‑intolerant diets?

No; the recipe includes dairy ingredients such as cheese, cream, lactoserum and milk proteins, as well as pork lardons, making it unsuitable for vegans and those with lactose intolerance, while it contains no wheat‑derived ingredients and is therefore gluten‑free.

Carrefour • 300 g

Tartiflette

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tartiflette is a ready‑to‑heat French potato and cheese gratin offered by Carrefour in a 300 g package. It belongs to the composite foods/one‑dish meals category, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing moderate fat (4.7 g), saturated fat (2.4 g), low sugars (0.8 g) and moderate salt (0.78 g) per 100 g. While it provides protein (3.9 g) and fiber (1.4 g), the elevated saturated fat, presence of dairy allergens (milk, lactoserum), pork lardons and additives such as sodium citrate, guar gum and sodium sulfite highlight nutritional and allergen considerations.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal96 kcal

Fat4.7 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates8.7 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared gratins, this Tartiflette contains lower sugar, total fat, salt and calories but higher saturated fat and lower protein and fiber than the category averages.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre 48%, eau, lardons fumés cuits 9% (poitrine de porc, eau, sel, arômes naturels (contient naturellement des polyphénols), antioxydant : acide ascorbique), _fromage_ fondu 6% (fromages, Reblochon AOP, eau, poudre de _lactosérum_, sels de fonte : citrates de sodium), oignon, _crème_, amidon modifié de maïs, huile de colza, sel, protéines de l_ait_, arôme naturel de _fromage_, gélifiants : gomme guar et gomme xanthane, poivre, arôme naturel de muscade, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, conservateur : di_sulfite_ de sodium. Porc origine : France. Cette tartiflette est fabriquée avec des lardons conservation sans nitrite grâce aux extraits végétaux et antioxydant.

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