Why is HACHIS PARMENTIER 300g classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 3 rating because it is a prepared meal that includes added ingredients such as flavorings, emulsifiers and a small number of additives; the label lists E224 (potassium disulfite) as an antioxidant and E330 (citric acid) as an acidity regulator.

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

With 0.6 g salt and 3.6 g saturated fat per 100 g, the dish contributes a notable share of daily sodium and saturated‑fat limits, which can raise blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, so it should be consumed sparingly by those managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes Dijon mustard, which contains mustard seeds and can trigger reactions in individuals sensitive to mustard, so the product should be avoided by anyone with a confirmed mustard allergy.

Monique Ranou • 300 g

HACHIS PARMENTIER 300g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

HACHIS PARMENTIER 300g is a refrigerated, microwave‑ready beef cottage‑pie marketed by Monique Ranou and sold at Intermarché in France. It falls under the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed meal. Per 100 g it provides 124 kcal, 6.2 g fat (including 3.6 g saturated), 0.8 g sugars, 0.6 g salt and 5.2 g protein, offering modest protein and fiber but relatively high saturated fat and salt compared with typical ready‑meals, and it contains allergens such as gluten, milk, mustard and sulfites.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat6.2 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this pie contains lower sugars (0.8 g vs 3.6 g) and fewer carbohydrates (11 g vs 23 g), but its fat (6.2 g vs 5.9 g), saturated fat (3.6 g vs 1.9 g), salt (0.6 g vs 3.6 g) and protein (5.2 g vs 7.2 g) are higher, while fiber (1.5 g) is slightly below the average.

Ingredients

Eau, _crème_ fraîche, viande de bœuf 17,7 %, flocons de pommes de terre de terre, épice), _mozzarella_, _emmental_ , chapelure (farine de _blé_, levure, sel), paprika, curcuma, oignons 4,7 %, _beurre_, farine de _blé_,fécule de pomme de terre, poudre de lait, sel, ail, fond de veau [eau, extraits de végétaux et de plantes aromatiques carotte, grasse de mouton, viande de veau, oignon, extraits d'épices et d'aromates) ; _moutarde_ de Dijon (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, acide citrique, antioxydant : _disulfite_ de potassium), paprika, thym 0,04 %, curcuma.

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