Why is Coquellettes au Jambon et au Fromage classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish is rated NOVA 3 because its pasta is cooked, the ham is smoked and the cheese is melted, and the formulation includes added ingredients such as a small amount of ascorbic acid (E300) used as an antioxidant; no other food‑additive codes appear on the label.

How does the sugar and salt content in Coquellettes au Jambon et au Fromage affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is generally safe for diabetic meal plans, but its 0.61 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be limited for people monitoring sodium intake, especially those with hypertension.

Is the presence of milk in the emmental cheese and fresh cream a concern for lactose‑intolerant consumers?

Yes, the recipe contains dairy ingredients (emmental cheese and fresh cream) that provide lactose, so the product is not suitable for lactose‑intolerant individuals.

Marie • 280 g

Coquillettes au Jambon et au Fromage

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Coquellettes au Jambon et au Fromage is a ready‑to‑heat pasta dish that belongs to the cereals group (Cereals and potatoes) and offers 7.3 g of protein per 100 g with low sugar (1 g) and moderate salt (0.61 g). It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 3, reflecting moderate processing and the inclusion of one listed additive (ascorbic acid, E300). The meal contains gluten, milk and pork, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or halal diets, and its saturated fat (3 g) and salt levels are higher than ideal for some health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal164 kcal

Fat7.7 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this pasta contains just 1 g of sugar (versus 9 g), 0.6 g of salt (versus 2.96 g) and only 3 g of saturated fat (versus roughly 166 g), making it considerably lower in these components.

Ingredients

Coquillettes cuites 57,8% (eau, semoule de _blé_ dur, huile de colza), eau, jambon cuit supérieur fumé 11,8% (jambon de porc origine France, sel, arômes naturels (polyphénols), antioxydant : acide ascorbique), _emmental_ 7,1%, _crème_ fraîche 5,8%, huile de colza, farine de _blé_, sel, poivre, curcuma, muscade.

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