Why is Gratin dauphinois surgelé classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish includes industrial ingredients such as guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415) as thickeners, plus a turmeric‑based colorant, which together with processed dairy and egg components place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

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

With only 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the gratin has minimal impact on blood glucose, but its 1.3 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the emmental cheese in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the emmental cheese and skimmed milk powder add lactose to the recipe, so the gratin is not suitable for individuals who are lactose intolerant.

Picard • 450 g

Gratin dauphinois surgelé

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gratin dauphinois surgelé is a frozen, ready‑to‑heat potato gratin from Picard, marketed as vegetarian and sold in France. It belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with moderate fat (7.7 g per 100 g), saturated fat (4.7 g), salt (1.3 g) and low sugars (1.7 g), providing 128 kcal per 100 g and containing dairy and egg allergens. While it offers a modest amount of fiber (1.5 g) and protein (3.9 g) for a side dish, its high saturated‑fat and salt levels, together with additives E412 and E415, keep its overall nutritional rating modest.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat7.7 g

Saturated Fat4.7 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen gratins, this product has lower sugar, salt and calorie content but higher total fat and saturated fat than the category averages.

Ingredients

Pomme de terre précuite 52% (Allemagne, France, Pays-Bas), eau, crème fraîche liquide 13,5% (_lait_), emmental français râpé 6,1% (contient _lait_), _lait_ écrémé en poudre, ail, huile de tournesol, jaune d’_œuf_ liquide pasteurisé salé, farine de blé (_gluten_), amidon de riz, sel, extrait d'ail, épaississants (gomme de guar, gomme xanthane), muscade, colorant : curcuma.

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