Why is Allumettes fumées classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines a single meat ingredient with several processed components such as added salt, dextrose, the preservative sodium nitrite (E250) and the antioxidant sodium ascorbate (E301), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

At 2.3 g of salt per 100 g, the lardons contribute a significant amount of sodium, which can raise blood pressure and should be limited for people managing hypertension, even though it is lower than the category average.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The lardons are made from pork and therefore are not vegan or halal; they contain no wheat or barley, so they are gluten‑free; with high fat, moderate protein and very low carbohydrates, they can fit a keto diet despite the small amount of added dextrose.

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Allumettes fumées - 2x75g

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Product Insights

Allumettes fumées are smoked pork lardons sold in 2 × 75 g packs, classified as processed meat in the PNNS groups. The product carries a Nutri-Score of E and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its ultra‑processed status and the presence of added salt, dextrose, sodium nitrite and sodium ascorbate. Nutritionally it offers 19 g protein per 100 g but also 18 g fat (6.5 g saturated) and 2.3 g salt, delivering 243 kcal, so while protein is high the fat, saturated fat and salt levels remain a concern.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal243 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for processed meats, this lardon contains less sugar (0.7 g vs 1.56 g), less salt (2.3 g vs 3.52 g), slightly lower fat (18 g vs 18.58 g) and saturated fat (6.5 g vs 6.78 g), resulting in a lower energy content of 243 kcal versus 254.8 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

Viande de porc* 98 % (origine France) , sel, dextrose*, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium. * ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique

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