Why is L'escalope Cordon Bleu Dinde classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It undergoes multiple processing steps – the turkey meat is cured, reconstituted, breaded, and pre‑cooked – and the formulation includes additives such as the emulsifying salt sodium citrate (E331), the thickening agent carrageenan (E407), a natural flavoring blend coded E14xx, as well as dextrose and yeast extract.

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

With 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the escalope contributes only a modest amount of carbohydrate, so it can fit in a controlled‑carb plan, but the 0.8 g of salt per 100 g still adds to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is this product safe for people with gluten or milk allergies?

No – the breadcrumb coating contains wheat flour and wheat fiber, which provide gluten, and the melted Emmental cheese plus milk powder introduce milk proteins, making the product unsuitable for those with gluten or dairy sensitivities.

le Gaulois • 200 g

L'escalope Cordon Bleu Dinde

Meats And Their Products

Product Insights

L'escalope Cordon Bleu Dinde by Le Gaulois is a breaded turkey escalope stuffed with smoked turkey ham and melted Emmental cheese, sold in 200 g trays at French retailers. It belongs to the meat‑and‑poultry family, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, and provides 14 g of protein per 100 g with low sugars (1.7 g) but moderate fat and saturated fat levels. The product contains gluten, milk, and several additives such as emulsifying salts (E331), carrageenan (E407) and flavorings (E14xx), and its packaging combines plastic and cardboard, limiting recyclability.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal232 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar meat preparations, this turkey cordon bleu has considerably less salt (0.8 g vs 2.93 g) and saturated fat (3.3 g vs 4.91 g), but also supplies less protein (14 g vs 17.8 g) and slightly more sugar (1.7 g vs 1.42 g).

Ingredients

Viande de filets de dinde traitée en salaison: 54% (viande de filets de dinde : 45%, eau, fibres de blé, sel, dextrose, extrait de levure, arômes naturels (dont lait), panure : 26% (farine de blé, eau, levure, sel, épices), jambon de dinde cuit standard fumé : 10% (viande de dinde : 8%, eau, fibre de blé, dextrose, protéine de blé, arômes naturels, sel, ferments, gélifiant : carraghénanes), fromage fondu à l'emmental : 10 % (fromages (dont emmental : 3%), eau, amidons modifiés, protéines de lait, lait écrémé en poudre, sels de fonte : citrates de sodium). Huile de tournesol.

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