Why is Tarte saumon poireaux classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually assigned to NOVA group 3, which means it is a processed ready-made meal rather than ultra-processed, and it contains no listed additives (additives_n = 0), relying only on natural ingredients such as salmon, leeks, eggs, dairy, flour, butter and seasonings.

How does the sugar/salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the tart has a minimal impact on blood glucose and can fit into a carbohydrate-controlled plan for diabetics, while its 0.89 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and well below the average for similar meals, making it a reasonable choice for a hypertensive diet if total daily sodium intake is monitored.

Is the salmon in Tarte saumon poireaux a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the tart contains both Atlantic salmon and smoked salmon, which are fish ingredients that can trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to fish, so it should be avoided by anyone with a fish allergy.

Marie • 400 g

Tarte saumon poireaux

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Product Insights

Tarte saumon poireaux is a frozen salmon-and-leek quiche belonging to the PNNS group "pizza pies and quiches". It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed ready-made meal with no added preservatives or colourings. The tart offers low sugar (1.6 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.89 g per 100 g) but contains a high saturated-fat level (5.5 g per 100 g) and common allergens such as fish, gluten, milk and eggs, making it unsuitable for those avoiding these ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal208 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat5.5 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pizza-pie and quiche, this salmon-leek tart supplies about 208 kcal per 100 g (versus 261 kcal), 1.6 g of sugars (vs 4.14 g), 5.5 g of saturated fat (slightly above the 4.89 g average), and 0.89 g of salt (well below the 2.24 g average).

Ingredients

Garniture 66,2% : saumon Atlantique 12,6%, eau, poireaux 11,7%, oeufs de poules élevées en plein air 10,5%, crème fraîche 7,9%, fromage blanc, amidon de maïs, farine de blé, jus de citron 0,9%, vermouth, sel, saumon fumé 0,3% (saumon, sel), persil, échalotes, poivre. Pâte feuilletée 33,8% : farine de blé, eau, beurre 4,9%, sel, levure désactivée.

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