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

The product includes several food‑industry additives such as the preservative sodium nitrite (E250), the antioxidant rosemary extract (E392), the antioxidant sodium ascorbate (E301), the stabilisers xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412). Combined with processed smoked lardons, refined flours and multiple processing steps, these ingredients qualify the tart for the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the tart provides a moderate amount of sodium, about 23 % of the recommended daily maximum of 6 g. For individuals managing high blood pressure, consuming this product should be limited and balanced with lower‑salt foods throughout the day.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for gluten‑free or vegan diets?

No. The tart contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, and it includes dairy ingredients such as fromage blanc and crème fraîche, as well as smoked pork lardons, making it unsuitable for both gluten‑free and vegan consumers.

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FLAMMEKUECHE

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Product Insights

FLAMMEKUECHE is a French-style salted tart classified in the Pizza pies and quiches group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is labeled as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to the presence of multiple additives and processed meat. While it offers moderate fiber and lower sugar, salt, and calorie levels than many comparable items, it is high in total fat and contains gluten and dairy allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal249 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average flammekueche‑type product, this item contains less sugar, salt and calories but slightly more total fat and less protein.

Ingredients

Garniture 56% : fromage blanc* 22% (dont _lait_), lardons fumés 16% (poitrine de porc (Origine : France), eau, sel, dextrose de blé et maïs, arômes naturels, antioxydants : extraits de romarin, ascorbate de sodium ; conservateur : nitrite de sodium), crème fraîche* 9% (dont _lait_), oignons* 7%, huile de colza, sel, amidon modifié de maïs, épaississants : gomme xanthane, gomme guar ; épices. Pâte 44% : farine de _blé_, eau, huile de tournesol, sel.

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