Why is Parmentier de canard classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in the highest processing tier because it combines many industrially prepared components such as refined sunflower oil, added salt, multiple dairy derivatives and a concentrated tomato paste; however, the label reports zero listed additives.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes. The recipe includes semi‑skimmed milk, light cream, butter and whole‑milk powder, all of which contain lactose and milk proteins that can trigger reactions in lactose‑intolerant individuals or those allergic to milk.

Based on its ingredients, is this dish suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or keto diets?

No. The dish contains dairy and duck meat, making it unsuitable for vegan diets; it also carries possible gluten traces and a carbohydrate level of 12 g per 100 g, which exceeds keto limits, while the high fat content further disfavors a strict low‑carb regimen.

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Parmentier de canard

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Parmentier de canard is a ready‑to‑heat French duck shepherd’s pie classified as a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls in NOVA group 3 and provides 166 kcal, 10 g fat (3.4 g saturated), 6.4 g protein and 1.1 g fiber per 100 g. While its low sugar (2 g) and modest salt (0.8 g) are positives, the elevated fat and saturated‑fat levels and the presence of dairy make it less suitable for low‑fat or dairy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal166 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar ready‑meal categories, this Parmentier contains about 70 % more fat (10 g vs 5.9 g) and twice the saturated fat (3.4 g vs 1.9 g), but delivers less than half the salt (0.8 g vs 3.5 g), lower sugar (2 g vs 3.6 g) and slightly fewer calories (166 kcal vs 175 kcal).

Ingredients

Purée de pommes de terre 69,6% (pommes de terre, lait demi-écrémé, crème légère, huile de tournesol, beurre, poudre de lait entier, sel, curcuma moulu), viande de canard cuite (origine France) 13%, oignons 7,5%, champignons de Paris 6,4%, graisse de canard (origine France) 1,9%, double concentré de tomates, sel, fécule de manioc, ail déshydraté 0,1%. Traces éventuelles de poissons, œufs, amandes, céréales contenant du gluten, crustacés et céleri.

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