Why is Cordon bleu Le Gaulois classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines several industrial steps, salting the chicken, breading, heating, adding cheese, and incorporating emulsifiers and preservatives. It contains the additives E301 (sodium ascorbate), E331 (sodium citrates), E401 (sodium alginate), E407 (carrageenan) and a generic E14xx additive, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Cordon bleu Le Gaulois affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sugar level of 1.6 g per 100 g is modest and unlikely to cause a significant spike in blood glucose for most diabetics, especially when portion‑controlled. The salt content is low at 0.8 g per 100 g, making it a better choice for hypertension compared with many comparable breaded meat products that often exceed 2 g of salt per 100 g.

Is the wheat in the breading a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes. The breading is made from wheat flour and wheat fiber, which contain gluten, and the product is labelled with a gluten allergen warning, so it is unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

le Gaulois • 200 g (2 x 100 g)

Cordon bleu Le Gaulois

Meats And Their Products

Product Insights

Cordon bleu Le Gaulois is a French‑made, breaded chicken fillet stuffed with smoked turkey ham and melted Emmental cheese, sold in 200 g trays of two 100 g portions. It falls under the meat‑and‑poultry preparations category (PNNS group: meat‑and‑poultry dishes), carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The product delivers 14 g of protein per 100 g with low salt (0.8 g) and no palm oil, but it contains gluten, milk, and several additives (E301, E331, E401, E407, E14xx) and has moderate saturated fat (3.5 g) and slightly higher sugar than the category average.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar meat‑based breaded products, this cordon bleu contains slightly more sugar (1.6 g vs 1.42 g), less saturated fat (3.5 g vs 4.91 g), markedly lower salt (0.8 g vs 2.93 g) and lower protein (14 g vs 17.8 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Viande de poulet traitée en salaison 58 % (viande de poulet : 50%, eau, fibres de _BLÉ_, dextrose, sel), panure 22% (eau, farine de _BLÉ_, levure, sel, épices), jambon de dinde standard fumé 10% (Viande de dinde : 8%, eau, fibre de _BLÉ_, dextrose, protéine de _BLÉ_, arômes naturels, sel, extraits végétaux (bette, carotte), ferments, gélifiant : carraghénanes, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium), _EMMENTAL_ fondu 10 % (_EMMENTAL_ : 5%, _FROMAGES_, eau, _BEURRE_, _LAIT_ écrémé en poudre, amidons modifiés, protéines de _LAIT_, sels de fonte : citrates de sodium, gélifiants : alginate de sodium), Huile de tournesol,

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