Why is Gratin de chou-fleurs au jambon classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it includes refined wheat flour, cheese, processed meat and several industrial ingredients; the label lists the additives E150a (caramel colour) and E330 (citric acid) as well as natural flavourings and malt extract, which together make it an ultra-processed product.

How does the sugar and salt content of this gratin affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product provides only 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g, which is lower than the typical frozen meal, so it does not significantly raise blood glucose, but it contains 0.66 g of salt per 100 g, a moderate amount that can contribute to sodium intake and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is this gratin suitable for vegan, gluten-free, halal or keto diets?

No – it contains pork ham, dairy cheese, egg yolk powder and wheat flour, so it is not vegan, not halal, not gluten-free, and its carbohydrate content from flour and starch makes it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen.

Monique ranou • 280 g

GRATIN DE CHOUX FLEURS AU JAMBON 280g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gratin de chou-fleurs au jambon is a frozen, ready-to-heat cauliflower gratin with ham marketed as a one-dish meal (Composite foods). It provides 108 kcal, 6.4 g fat (including 3.6 g saturated), 6.7 g protein, 1.9 g sugars and 0.66 g salt per 100 g, earning a Nutri-Score C and a NOVA 4 ultra-processed rating, while containing gluten, milk and egg allergens. The product scores an Eco-score A+ and is made in France, but its refined flour, cheese, processed sauces and additives lower its overall health rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates3.9 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready-made meal (3.57 g sugar, 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt and 174.6 kcal per 100 g), this gratin contains less sugar and far fewer calories but more saturated fat and a similar amount of salt.

Ingredients

Choux fleurs 48,6%, jambon cuit choix 13,6% [viande de porc (origine : France), eau, sel, sirop de glucose, arômes naturels, poudre de légumes déshydratés (blette, carotte), ferments), eau, crème fraiche 8,2% (dont lait), emmental 6% (dont lait), poudre de lait, farine de blé, mozzarella (lait de vache, sel, ferments lactiques, coagulant, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), huile de colza, jaune d'œuf en poudre, chapelure (farine de blé, levure), sell, arôme naturel, muscade, fécule de pommes de terre, poivre, paprika, colorant: caramel ordinaire, éplice curcuma, extrait de malt (gluten).

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