Why is the Wholemeal Ham and Emmental Sandwich classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The sandwich combines multiple processed components, cooked pork ham, pre‑sliced cheese, and a reduced‑fat mayonnaise, each formulated with additives, and the overall formulation includes added sugars, a preservative (sodium nitrite, E250) and an antioxidant (sodium erythorbate, E316), which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the 1.7 g of salt per 100 g in this sandwich impact a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 1.7 g of salt per 100 g, the sandwich contributes about 30 % of the WHO’s recommended maximum daily intake of 5 g, so regular consumption could push a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet beyond safe limits and should be balanced with lower‑salt foods throughout the day.

Is this sandwich compatible with common dietary restrictions such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

No; the product contains pork ham (non‑halal), wheat flour and gluten (not gluten‑free), dairy cheese and egg yolk (not vegan), and its carbohydrate content (~24 g per 100 g) is too high for a strict keto regimen.

U • 145 g

Sandwich au pain complet, jambon et emmental 145g

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Product Insights

The Wholemeal Ham and Emmental Sandwich is a ready‑to‑eat sandwich made with wholemeal bread, cooked pork ham, Emmental cheese and a reduced‑fat mayonnaise. It falls into the "sandwiches" group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D (score 12) and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting the presence of added sugars, preservatives and emulsifiers. Nutritionally it offers moderate protein (13 g) and 2 g of fiber per 100 g but also contains 1.7 g of salt and 10 g of fat, and it includes allergens such as gluten, milk, eggs and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal245 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this wholemeal ham‑and‑emmental sandwich contains roughly half the fat (10 g vs 19 g), less than two‑thirds the sugar (2.7 g vs 4.5 g) and about half the salt (1.7 g vs 3.2 g) per 100 g, while also delivering fewer calories and protein.

Ingredients

Pain de mie complet 47% (farine de BLÉ (France) 26%, eau, son de BLÉ, huile de colza, levure, sucre, sel, vinaigre d'alcool, GLUTEN DE BLÉ), jambon cuit choix 30% (jambon de porc (origine : UE), eau, sel, arômes naturels, sirop de glucose, dextrose, LACTOSE, antioxydant : érythorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium, ferments), EMMENTAL 11,5%, mayonnaise allégée en matières grasses (huile de colza, eau, jaune d OEUF salé, MOUTARDE (eau, graines de MOUTARDE, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), vinaigre d'alcool, amidon de maïs, sel, sucre, poivre). Traces éventuelles de poisson et soja.

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