Why is Mini White Sausages with Morels classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because the recipe includes rehydrated mushrooms, starches, flavorings and two food‑grade additives: sodium citrate (E331) for acidity control and sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, which together place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content in Mini White Sausages with Morels affect a hypertensive diet?

The product contains 1.26 g of salt per 100 g, so a typical 250 g package provides about 3 g of salt, a moderate amount that can raise blood pressure and should be limited by individuals managing hypertension.

Is the egg ingredient in Mini White Sausages with Morels a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the sausages list liquid whole egg as an ingredient and are flagged with the egg allergen, making them unsuitable for anyone with an egg allergy.

Picard • 250 g

Mini-Boudins Blancs aux Morilles

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Product Insights

Mini White Sausages with Morels are a French prepared meat product that combines pork, semi-skimmed milk, liquid egg and rehydrated morel mushrooms, encased in a sheep casing. They deliver 174 kcal per 100 g, 9.8 g protein and 0.5 g fiber, but also contain 12 g total fat (4.7 g saturated), 2.5 g sugars, and 1.26 g salt, resulting in a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra-processed classification. The formulation includes the preservatives sodium ascorbate (E301) and sodium citrate (E331) and is not suitable for those avoiding eggs, milk or gluten; it is sold frozen in a plastic-film and cardboard sleeve.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal174 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat4.7 g

Carbohydrates6.9 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar prepared meat products, this sausage has higher sugar, fat and saturated fat but a much lower salt level.

Ingredients

Viande de porc (France) 40 %, lait demi-écrémé, eau, _œuf_ entier liquide pasteurisé, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, morille entière réhydratée 3 %, jus de morille, fécule de pomme de terre, amidon de _blé_ (_gluten_), sel, porto, cognac, acidifiant citrates de sodium, poivre, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, dextrose de blé, arômes naturels, extrait de vanille, boyau de mouton.

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