Why is Beef tongue with spicy sauce classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled ultra‑processed because it undergoes several industrial steps and includes refined ingredients such as wheat flour, lard, and a complex sauce; no separate additive codes are listed, but the processed components themselves place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

The low sugar level (0.8 g per 100 g) has minimal impact on blood glucose, making it suitable for diabetic diets, while the salt amount (1.1 g per 100 g) contributes to sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the mustard present in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, mustard flour and natural flavourings that contain mustard are listed ingredients, so the product should be avoided by anyone allergic to mustard.

Maison Larzul • 410 g

Langue de boeuf, sauce piquante

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Beef tongue with spicy sauce is a 410 g canned meat product produced in Brittany, France. It provides 11 g of protein per 100 g, with moderate fat (9.2 g, including 4.2 g saturated), low sugar (0.8 g) and 1.1 g of salt, belongs to the meat group (PNNS), and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) with a Nutri-Score of C. The formulation is free from preservatives, additives and colourings, but contains wheat flour and mustard, which are allergens for gluten‑intolerant and mustard‑allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal136 kcal

Fat9.2 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates2.7 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for canned meat meals, this product contains markedly less sugar (0.8 g vs 2.15 g), lower fat (9.2 g vs 12.4 g) and salt (1.1 g vs 3.2 g) per 100 g, but also provides about half the protein (11 g vs 19.9 g).

Ingredients

Langue de bœuf (45%)(origine France et non-UE). Sauce (55%) : eau filtrée, vin blanc, cornichons, vinaigre, farine de _blé_, saindoux, oignons, sel de Guérande (1,6%), farine de _moutarde_, épices (paprika, curry), arômes naturels (dont _moutarde_), estragon, persil (pourcentages exprimés sur la sauce)

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