Why is Plat cuisiné individuel Hachis Parmentier classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines many processed ingredients such as rehydrated skimmed milk, dehydrated potato flakes, emulsified fats and multiple added oils, which pushes it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 tier; the only listed additive is E471, a mono‑ and diglycerides emulsifier used to improve texture.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is lower than the category average and can fit into a controlled‑carb plan, but the carbohydrates still require portion awareness for diabetes. The salt level of 0.67 g per 100 g is moderate and contributes to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should consume it in limited amounts.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes. The ingredient list includes skimmed milk, fresh cream, emmental cheese and butter, all of which contain dairy proteins; anyone with a milk allergy should avoid this dish.

U • 300 g

Plat cuisiné individuel Hachis parmentier purée à la crème fraîche 300g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑made individual portion of Hachis Parmentier, a French beef and mashed‑potato casserole enriched with fresh cream, cheese and butter. It belongs to the Composite foods group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation with an added emulsifier (E471) and a milk allergen. Nutritionally it provides moderate protein (6.6 g) and low sugars (2.9 g) per 100 g, but contains relatively high fat (6.6 g), saturated fat (3.8 g) and only modest fiber (1.1 g), while its salt level (0.67 g) is moderate.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal140 kcal

Fat6.6 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical meals in its category, the Hachis Parmentier has lower sugar, salt and calorie levels but higher fat and saturated fat, and provides less fiber and slightly less protein than the average.

Ingredients

LAIT ÉCRÉMÉ réhydraté, viande de boeuf 15,5%, flocons de pommes de terre 11% (pommes de terre déshydratées, curcuma, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras), eau, champignons de Paris 5,1%, oignons 5%, CRÈME fraîche 4,9%, emmental 3,1%, crème de riz, BEURRE 1,5%, sel, persil 0,2%, poudre de champignons, huile de colza, huile de tournesol, poivre. Soit 66% de purée dans le produit.

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