Why is COQUILLETTES AU JAMBON ET AU FROMAGE classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal includes industrially prepared ingredients such as processed ham, refined pasta, cheese and cream, which places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group; according to the label, no food additives are declared, so it contains zero listed additives despite the high level of processing.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this ready‑meal affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With only 0.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a minimal impact on blood glucose for diabetics, but its 0.76 g of salt per 100 g (about 300 mg sodium) can contribute significantly to daily sodium intake and may require portion control for those managing hypertension.

Is the presence of egg, gluten and milk allergens in this product a concern for people with common food allergies?

Yes; the pasta contains whole egg and wheat (gluten), while the cream and Emmental cheese provide milk proteins, so individuals allergic to egg, gluten or dairy should avoid this meal.

Monique ranou • 280 g

COQUILLETTES AU JAMBON ET AU FROMAGE 280g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

COQUILLETTES AU JAMBON ET AU FROMAGE is a 280 g ready‑to‑heat French meal of cooked coquillettes pasta combined with smoked ham, fresh cream and Emmental cheese, marketed by the Monique Ranou brand in Intermarché stores. Nutritionally it provides 180 kcal, 6.5 g fat (including 3.2 g saturated fat), 7.4 g protein, 1.3 g fibre and 0.76 g salt per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and being classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); the strengths are decent protein and low sugar, while the drawbacks are moderate salt, high saturated fat and the presence of common allergens. The product falls under the PNNS categories “Composite foods” and “One‑dish meals”, contains no added colourings or palm oil, but does not contribute to fruit or vegetable intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal180 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars0.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar ready‑meal pasta dishes, this product contains far less sugar (0.3 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.76 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, but its saturated fat (3.2 g) and total fat (6.5 g) are noticeably higher than the category averages of 1.94 g and 5.94 g respectively.

Ingredients

Coquillettes cuites 61,4% (semoule de blé dur, eau, oeufs entiers), jambon cuit supérieur fumé 11,8% [jambon de porc (origine : France), eau, sel, sirop de glucose, arômes naturels, bouillon de légumes, ferments], crème* fraîche 10,7%, emmental* 7,5%, eau, farine de blé, huile de tournesol, sel, poivre, muscade, curcuma.*dont lait. Pourcentages exprimés sur le poids net total.

84%

35%

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