Why is 2 Buckwheat Galettes with Mushroom, Ham and Emmental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because the ingredients are heavily manufactured and combined, including cured ham, shredded Emmental cheese, wheat and buckwheat flours, added starches, and a food‑grade phosphate (E428) that stabilises texture; such extensive formulation places it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the galette poses little risk for blood‑glucose spikes, making it relatively diabetes‑friendly, but its 0.8 g of salt (≈ 320 mg per serving) contributes a noticeable portion of the recommended daily limit, so hypertensive individuals should limit portion size.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes; the recipe includes 8.2 % wheat flour, which contains gluten, so the galette is not safe for those with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Picard • 250 g

2 Galettes au sarrasin champignon jambon emmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

These frozen “2 Buckwheat Galettes with Mushroom, Ham and Emmental” are a ready‑to‑heat, composite food classified as a one‑dish meal. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of a phosphate additive (E428) and several processed components such as cured ham, cheese, and added starches. Nutritionally, the portion provides modest protein (7.6 g/100 g) and low sugars (1.6 g), but the saturated fat (3.4 g) and salt (0.8 g) are relatively high for a single serving, and the product contains allergens including gluten, milk, and eggs.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal146 kcal

Fat5.3 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen meals, this galette is lower in sugars (1.6 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.8 g vs 3.55 g), but higher in saturated fat (3.4 g vs 1.94 g) while delivering slightly more protein (7.6 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Champignon de Paris 24.3%, eau, farine de sarrasin 17,3%. jambon cuit supérieur 8.8% [jambon de porc (origine: France'), eau, sel, dextrose, gélatine G de porc, bouillon (blette, acérola, carotte). ferments], emmental français râpé 8,2% (contient LAIT), farine de BLE (GLUTEN) 8.2%, CEUF entier 5.2% (liquide, pasteurisé), crème fraîche liquide (LAIT), amidon de riz, lactose (LAI), oignon, sel, huile de tournesol, all, cèpe déshydraté, poivre. Peut contenir des traces de : crustacés, poissons, soja, fruits à coque, céleri, moutarde, sésame, mollusques

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