Why is Pommes dauphines pré‑frites surgelées classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA 4 because it is made from industrially processed ingredients such as rehydrated potato purée, wheat flour, sunflower oil and liquid egg, and it undergoes steps like pre‑frying and flash‑freezing; although no formal additive codes are listed, it does contain dextrose and added salt, which are considered processing additives.

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

With 4.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the item can raise blood glucose levels and is less suitable for strict diabetic control, whereas its low salt level of 0.99 g per 100 g is well under the average for frozen fries, making it a comparatively better choice for those managing hypertension, though total sodium intake should still be monitored.

Is the egg in this product a concern for people with egg allergies, and does the wheat flour pose a gluten risk?

Yes, the formulation contains 14.4 % liquid egg and wheat flour, both of which are major allergens, so the product is unsafe for anyone with egg or gluten intolerance and cannot be considered gluten‑free.

Picard • 500 g

Pommes dauphines préfrites surgelées

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pommes dauphines pré‑frites surgelées are frozen, pre‑cooked potato dumplings sold by Picard, classified in the 'Cereals and potatoes' food group. They have a Nutri‑Score of C and fall into NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed formulation that includes wheat flour, sunflower oil, liquid egg, dextrose, and salt, and they contain the allergens egg and gluten. Nutritionally, they deliver modest protein (3.9 g per 100 g) and low salt (0.99 g per 100 g) but a higher‑than‑average sugar content (4.9 g per 100 g) and moderate saturated fat, which balances the positive and negative aspects.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal283 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars4.9 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains 4.9 g of sugar per 100 g, over twice the average 2.12 g for similar frozen fries, while its salt is only 0.99 g per 100 g, far below the category average of 3.07 g, and its protein (3.9 g) is marginally higher than the typical 3.77 g.

Ingredients

Purée de pomme de terre réhydratée 45,8% (eau, flocon de pomme de terre), farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), huile de tournesol, _œuf_ entier liquide pasteurisé salé 14,4% (_œuf_, sel), amidon de _blé_ (_gluten_), pomme de terre déshydratée, dextrose, poivre

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal283 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars4.9 g

Comparative Analysis

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