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

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines several processed meats, added water, stabilizers and gelling agents, and includes the food‑grade additives E407a (a gelling agent) and E451 (a stabiliser), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed group.

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

With 1.1 g of salt and 2.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product contributes a significant amount of sodium and saturated fat, which can raise blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels; regular consumption may therefore be unsuitable for hypertensive or heart‑healthy eating plans.

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

No, it is not gluten‑free because it contains wheat flour, nor vegan because it includes pork meat, sausages and lard; however, its low carbohydrate (1.8 g per 100 g) and higher fat content may make it acceptable for a strict keto regimen, provided the high salt and saturated‑fat levels are considered.

Claude Léger, Les Mousquetaires, Monique ranou, Sélection Intermarché • 400 g

Choucroute garnie 400g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Choucroute garnie 400g is a French canned sauerkraut with meat, combining fermented cabbage, pork sausages, potatoes, lard, and white wine in a traditional Alsace style. Nutritionally, per 100 g it provides 88 kcal, 6.4 g fat (2.7 g saturated), 3.6 g protein, 2.8 g fiber, 1.1 g salt and only 0.2 g sugars; it carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category due to multiple additives and processed meats. While it offers modest calories, decent protein and fiber, the relatively high salt, saturated fat and the presence of gluten and soy allergens may be concerns for sodium‑restricted or allergen‑sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal88 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates1.8 g

Sugars0.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal averages, this choucroute contains far less sugar and carbohydrates but markedly more fat, saturated fat and salt, while delivering slightly more calories and slightly less protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Choucroute précuite 40% (chou, sel), eau, saucisses et saucissonfumés (viande et gras de porc**, eau, couenne de porc, farine de blé,pièce de tête de porc**, fibre de pois, sel, protéines de soja, gélifiant: E407a, stabilisant : E451), viande de porc traitée en salaison (viande deporc**, eau, sel, stabilisant : E451), pommes de terre, saindoux, vin blanc,baies de genièvre, oignon en poudre, épices. Total charcuteries et viandes 22% du poids net total.

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