Why is Plat cuisiné Boeuf bourguignon carottes et pomme de terre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal combines several processed ingredients such as smoked lardons, double‑concentrated tomato puree, glucose syrup and natural flavourings, and it includes the colour additive E150a; this level of formulation and the presence of added additives place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content of this ready‑meal affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.78 g of salt per 100 g, a full 300 g serving provides about 2.3 g of salt, which is roughly 39% of the WHO’s recommended maximum of 6 g per day, so it should be consumed sparingly by anyone managing high blood pressure.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes; wheat flour introduces gluten and the product is labelled with a gluten allergen, making it unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

U • 300 g

Plat cuisiné Boeuf bourguignon carottes et pomme de terre 300g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The 300 g tray of Plat cuisiné Boeuf bourguignon carottes et pomme de terre is a French‑origin ready‑meal made with beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and red wine, packaged for microwave heating. It belongs to the composite foods (one‑dish meals) group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, but is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains the colour additive E150a and wheat flour, which introduces gluten. Nutritionally it is low in sugar (1.5 g), fat (2.2 g) and saturated fat (0.7 g) and provides 7.7 g of protein per 100 g, yet its salt level of 0.78 g is moderate and its overall environmental score is low (E) due to plastic‑cardboard packaging.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal84 kcal

Fat2.2 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates7.6 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for ready‑meal dishes, this beef bourguignon contains far less sugar (1.5 g vs 3.57 g), fat (2.2 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.94 g), salt (0.78 g vs 3.55 g) and energy (84 kcal vs 174.58 kcal), while offering slightly more protein (7.7 g vs 7.16 g) but a little less fibre (1.4 g vs 2.08 g).

Ingredients

Pommes de terre 28%, viande bovine (origine France) 25,9%, eau, carottes 11%, champignons de paris émincés 5%, vin rouge 5%, lardons fumés 3,3% (poitrine de porc, eau, sirop de glucose, sel, arômes naturels, jus de carottes et de blettes déshydraté, ferments), purée de tomate double concentrée, oignons 1,6%, farine de BLE, sel, huile de colza, amidon de tapioca, colorant: caramel ordinaire, extrait de boeuf, ail, sucre, oignons déshydratés 0,1%, persil, thym, poivre, laurier

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