Why is 2 Endives au Jambon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines several industrially prepared components such as cured ham, cheese, wheat flour, milk powder and a béchamel sauce, all of which undergo multiple processing steps and are assembled into a ready‑to‑heat meal. Although the ingredient list mentions natural flavorings and ferments, the database records zero listed additives, so no synthetic additives are declared.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the dish is lower in sugar than the average ready meal, making it less likely to cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for diabetics, though portion control remains important. The salt level of 0.53 g per 100 g is moderate and well below many comparable products, so it contributes less to daily sodium limits, but people on strict low‑salt regimens should still count it toward their intake.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes. The formulation contains fresh cream, emmental, mozzarella, whey‑derived milk powder and wheat flour that may carry trace milk, providing a total dairy content that can trigger symptoms in lactose‑intolerant individuals.

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2 ENDIVES AU JAMBON 280g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

2 Endives au Jambon is a ready‑to‑heat French prepared meal that combines endives, cooked ham, béchamel sauce, and cheese, classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with moderate total fat (6.9 g) and high saturated fat (4.7 g) but lower sugars (2.3 g) and salt (0.53 g) than many ready meals. The formulation includes gluten‑containing wheat flour and multiple dairy ingredients, so it is not suitable for gluten‑free or dairy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Fat6.9 g

Saturated Fat4.7 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal, this endive‑and‑ham dish contains less sugar (2.3 g vs 3.57 g per 100 g) and far less salt (0.53 g vs 3.55 g), but its saturated fat (4.7 g) exceeds the typical 1.94 g found in the category.

Ingredients

Endives 50%, jambon cuit choix 13,9% [jambon de porc (origine : France), eau, sel, sirop de glucose, arômes naturels, poudre de légumes déshydratés (blette, carotte), ferments], crème fraîche 12,9% (dont lait), eau, emmental 3,8% (dont lait), mozzarella 3,2% (lait de vache, sel, ferments lactiques (dont lait), coagulant), farine de blé, poudre de lait, bouillon de volaille (sel, arômes naturels, viande de poule, graisse de poule, extraits de légumes, épices, aromates), sel, muscade, poivre.

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