Why is the 4 Mini Gratin de pomme de terre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are present in the formulation?

The product combines many industrially processed ingredients such as pre‑cooked potatoes, cream, powdered egg white, and various starches, which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed food. It contains the additives E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum) used as thickeners, as well as natural flavourings.

Is the presence of milk and egg in this gratin a concern for people with common food allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes cream, emmental cheese, milk, egg yolk and powdered egg white, and the label identifies eggs and milk as allergens, so individuals allergic to these should avoid the product.

Based on its ingredient list, can this potato gratin be considered suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other special diets?

No, the gratin is not vegan because it contains dairy and egg ingredients. While the label does not list wheat flour, traces of gluten are indicated, so it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free. Its carbohydrate level is relatively low, but the presence of animal‑derived ingredients limits suitability for vegan or strict plant‑based diets.

Saint Eloi • 480 g

4 Mini Gratin de pomme de terre 480g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

4 Mini Gratin de pomme de terre 480g is a frozen, microwave‑ready potato gratin from the Saint Eloi brand, sold in Intermarché stores in France. It belongs to the composite foods and one‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, providing about 118 kcal, 5.8 g fat (3.9 g saturated), 12 g carbohydrates, 4.2 g protein and 0.64 g salt per 100 g, with low sugars (2 g) but moderate salt and saturated fat. The recipe contains dairy (cream, emmental, milk) and eggs, includes thickeners such as xanthan gum and guar gum and natural flavours, and it is not suitable for vegans or for those avoiding milk or egg allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal120 kcal

Fat5.8 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Trans Fat0.20 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen gratin, this mini potato gratin supplies less energy (118 kcal vs 174 kcal), carbs and protein, has lower total fat and salt, but its saturated fat (3.9 g) is roughly double the category average.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre précuites (pommes de terre, sel) 56,7%, eau, crème** 11,8%, emmental** 9.3%, jaune d'oeuf, fécule de pomme de terre, blanc d'oeuf en poudre, lactose** et protéines de lait, extrait de levure, arômes naturels, ail déshydraté, épaississants : gomme xanthane, gomme guar. ** dont lait.

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