Why is Hachis parmentier classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is made by combining multiple cooked ingredients, potato purée, beef, vegetables, dairy and spices, and is packaged for frozen storage, which places it in NOVA group 3. It contains no listed additives; all components are natural ingredients listed on the label.

How does the saturated fat and salt content in this shepherd’s pie affect a heart‑healthy diet?

At 3.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the meal provides more of this cholesterol‑raising fat than the average frozen dish, which may impact LDL levels if consumed frequently. Its salt level of 0.62 g is well below the category average, so it contributes relatively little to daily sodium intake.

Is this product suitable for a gluten‑free or dairy‑free diet?

No. The recipe includes wheat flour in the breadcrumb coating, which contains gluten, and it also uses crème fraîche, skimmed milk powder and emmental cheese, all of which are dairy ingredients.

Marie • 600 g

Hachis parmentier

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Hachis parmentier is a French frozen ready‑meal that combines a creamy potato purée with seasoned beef, onions, carrots and other vegetables. It falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups, holds a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed meal without added preservatives or additives. Nutritionally it supplies moderate protein (5.8 g) and low salt (0.62 g) per 100 g, but its total fat (7 g) and saturated fat (3.6 g) exceed average levels while sugar and calories are below typical values for similar dishes.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates9.7 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen meals, this shepherd’s pie contains less sugar (2.4 g vs 3.57 g), substantially lower salt (0.62 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (128 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), but its total fat (7 g) and saturated fat (3.6 g) are higher than the typical 5.9 g fat and 1.9 g saturated fat.

Ingredients

Purée 53,5% [eau, crème fraîche 8,3%, flocons de pomme de terre déshydratés 6,9%, lait écrémé en poudre, amidon de maïs, sel, muscade, poivre, curcuma], viande de boeuf origine France 20%, oignons 7,2%, eau, carottes 3,9%, concentré de tomates, céleri, amidon de maïs, chapelure (farine de blé, sel, levure, épices), ail, tomates, emmental, persil, sel, paprika, huile de colza, thym, laurier, romarin. Flocons de pomme de terre origine UE.

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