Why is the Tarte aux Poireaux Emmental et Crème Fraîche Pur Beurre classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is labeled NOVA 3 because it is made from several processed ingredients such as pre‑fried onions, corn starch and a prepared puff‑pastry, but the ingredient list shows zero additives, so no preservative, colour or flavour additives are present.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this quiche affect people managing diabetes or high blood pressure?

With only 2.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the tart is low in sugar and therefore has a limited impact on blood glucose, but the 0.86 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and can contribute to sodium intake, so individuals on a low‑salt diet should consume it in moderation.

Is this frozen quiche suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No. The recipe contains eggs, milk, cream and butter, which exclude it from vegan diets, and it includes wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free; the carbohydrate content (19 g per 100 g) is also too high for strict keto regimens.

Marie • 400 g

Tarte aux Poireaux Emmental et Crème Fraîche Pur Beurre

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Product Insights

Tarte aux Poireaux Emmental et Crème Fraîche Pur Beurre is a frozen leek and Emmental quiche with a puff‑pastry crust, sold under the Marie brand in French supermarkets. It belongs to the PNNS group “pizza pies and quiches”, is classified as NOVA 3 (processed) and carries a Nutri‑Score of D, with 12 g of fat, 7.2 g of saturated fat, 0.86 g of salt, 2.3 g of sugars and 1.7 g of fiber per 100 g, plus about 30 % fruits and vegetables. The product supplies protein and calcium from dairy and eggs but is relatively high in saturated fat and moderate in salt, and it contains the allergens egg and milk while using no preservatives or colourings.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal209 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat7.2 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for frozen quiches, this tart contains less sugar, salt and calories but higher saturated fat and lower protein.

Ingredients

Garniture 65,9% (poireaux 29,7%, eau, œufs de poules élevées en plein air origine France 9,6%, crème fraîche 6,2%, emmental 2,4%, amidon de maïs, lait écrémé en poudre, oignons préfrits (oignons, huile de tournesol), sel, vinaigre d'alcool, poivre, muscade, épices curry), Pâte feuilletée 34,1% (farine de blé origine France 18%, eau, beurre patissier 6,5%, sel, levure désactivée).

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