Why is 4 white mushroom sausages classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product mixes multiple processed ingredients such as modified cognac and port, sodium citrate, modified starches, natural flavorings, and the antioxidant sodium ascorbate (E301); these industrial processing steps and the presence of several additives place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 2.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the sausage can raise blood‑glucose levels and should be consumed cautiously by diabetics, while the 1.43 g of salt (≈570 mg of sodium) exceeds recommended limits for blood‑pressure control, making it unsuitable for hypertensive individuals if eaten regularly.

Is the presence of gluten, milk and eggs in this sausage a concern for people with celiac disease, dairy allergy or egg allergy?

Yes; the formulation includes wheat starch (gluten), semi‑skimmed milk and skimmed milk powder, as well as liquid whole eggs, all of which trigger reactions in individuals with celiac disease, milk or egg allergies and therefore the product should be avoided by those consumers.

Picard • 500 g

4 boudins blancs aux morilles cuits-surgelés

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

The product is a frozen ready‑to‑heat pack of four white pork sausages enriched with rehydrated morels, milk, eggs and various flavorings, produced in France. Per 100 g it provides 172 kcal, 12 g of fat (4.6 g saturated), 9.4 g of protein, 6.3 g of carbohydrates, 2.7 g of sugars, 0.5 g of fiber and 1.43 g of salt, and carries gluten, milk and egg allergens; it is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed and bears a Nutri‑Score of D. While it delivers animal protein and mushroom nutrients, its elevated saturated fat, sugar and salt levels make it less suitable for low‑fat, low‑sugar or low‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal172 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates6.3 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen meat products, this white mushroom sausage contains more fat (12 g vs 10.3 g), more saturated fat (4.6 g vs 3.2 g) and higher sugars (2.7 g vs 0.9 g), but less protein (9.4 g vs 14.2 g) and considerably less salt than the category average.

Ingredients

Viande de porc (origine: France*) 40%, lait demi-écrémé, eau, œufs entier liquide pasteurisé, lait écrémé en poudre, morille réhydratée 1,8%, fécule de pomme de terre, amidon de blé (gluten), brisure de morille 1,2%, sel, jus de morille 0,8%, cognac modifie 0,56% (sel, arôme naturel de poivre), porto rouge modifié 0,56% (sel, arôme naturel de poivre), acidifiant: citrate de sodium, poivre, antioxydant: ascorbate de sodium, extrait naturel de vanille, dextrose, arômes naturels, menu de porc.

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