Why is Cordon bleu de poulet classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the chicken fillet is brined, breaded, and combined with processed cheese, turkey ham, and several industrial ingredients; the label lists additives E14xx (a generic group), E301 (sodium ascorbate), E331 (sodium citrates) and E407 (carrageenans) used as antioxidant, emulsifier and gelling agents.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.93 g of salt per 100 g (≈ 0.4 % sodium), the product contributes moderate sodium; regular consumption can add up to a significant portion of the recommended maximum of 5 g of salt per day, so it should be limited in hypertension management.

Is the presence of gluten and milk in this cordon bleu a concern for people with allergies?

Yes; the breading contains wheat flour (gluten) and the melted cheese mixture includes milk‑derived ingredients, so the product must be avoided by individuals with gluten intolerance or cow‑milk allergy.

U • 200 g

Cordon bleu de poulet, France, 2 pièces, barquette, 200g

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Product Insights

Cordon bleu de poulet is a breaded chicken preparation belonging to the PNNS “Meat” group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, offering 13 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 0.93 g of salt per 100 g while containing added sugars and several food additives. Although it provides a good amount of protein and fiber, its high total fat, moderate salt level and the presence of gluten and milk allergens make it unsuitable for low‑fat or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal234 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for processed meat products (average: 19.9 g protein, 12.38 g fat, 4.21 g saturated fat, 3.21 g salt, 2.15 g sugars), this cordon bleu delivers lower protein and salt, slightly higher total fat, but lower saturated fat and sugars.

Ingredients

Viande de filet de poulet traitee en salaison : 62% (viande de poulet (origine France) : 46.5%, eau, fibre de BLE, dextrose, sel), panure : 18% (farine de BLE, eau, levure, sel, epices), jambon de dinde cuit standard fume : 10% (viande de dinde (origine France) : 7.4%, eau, dextrose, proteine de BLE, sel, fibre de carotte, arome, gelifiant : carraghenanes, aromes naturels, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, ferments), FROMAGE fondu : 10% (FROMAGES, eau, amidons modifies de pomme de terre, BEURRE, LAIT ECREME en poudre, poudre de LACTOSERUM, sels de fonte : citrates de sodium, gelifiant : carraghenanes). Huile de tournesol.

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