Why is 2 Boudins noirs aux pommes classified as processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is a cooked meat preparation that undergoes processing such as heating and mixing with apple‑based ingredients, but it does not contain any listed food additives; the additive count is zero.

How does the high sugar and salt content affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 6.9 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, regular consumption could raise blood glucose levels and increase sodium intake, which may be problematic for diabetic or hypertensive individuals who need to limit these nutrients.

Is the presence of egg traces in this black pudding a concern for consumers with egg allergies?

Yes, the product lists egg among its possible traces, so people with egg allergy should avoid it or check with the manufacturer for cross‑contamination details.

Picard • 250 g

2 Boudins noirs aux pommes (cuits, congelés)

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

This ready‑to‑eat frozen black pudding with apple is a meat‑based offal product, classified in the Fish Meat Eggs PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed meat item with no added additives. Nutritionally, it is high in fat (20 g), saturated fat (7.8 g) and sugars (6.9 g) per 100 g, while providing moderate protein (10 g) and fiber (1.8 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal255 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat7.8 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Sugars6.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar products, this black pudding contains roughly double the fat and saturated fat, over seven times the sugar, about 45% more energy, slightly more fiber and carbohydrates, but notably less protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sang de porc (origine: France*), oignon cuit (oignon 24,1%, oignon déshydraté), gras de porc (origine: France*), pomme au caramel cuite (pomme 8,3%, caramel (sucre, eau), sucre liquide, alcoolat de pomme (pomme, alcool), jus concentré de pomme), couenne cuite (origine: France*), sel, épices et plantes aromatiques, boyau naturel de porc.

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