Why is Boulettes de viande cuites kefta classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product combines ground beef, lamb, breadcrumbs, egg preparation and seasonings, which places it in NOVA group 3 for processed foods; it lists no additives, so the formulation relies solely on its natural ingredients.

How does the sodium level in this product affect people who need to limit salt intake?

With 0.8 g of salt per 100 g (about 0.32 g sodium) the product is lower than the average frozen meat preparation, but it still contributes to daily sodium limits and should be consumed in moderation by those on a reduced‑salt diet.

Is the gluten from wheat flour and bulgur in this product a concern for individuals with celiac disease?

Yes, the meatballs contain wheat flour in the breadcrumbs and wheat bulgur, both sources of gluten, and the allergen list explicitly mentions gluten, making the product unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Picard • 350 g

Boulettes de viande cuites kefta

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Product Insights

Boulettes de viande cuites kefta are frozen cooked meatballs made from a blend of French beef and New Zealand lamb, seasoned with onion, herbs and spices. They belong to the meat group, carry a Nutri-Score of C and are classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed but not ultra-processed product. At 222 kcal per 100 g they are relatively high in fat and saturated fat, moderate in protein and fiber, and contain low sugar and moderate salt, while also presenting allergens such as eggs and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal222 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat5.3 g

Carbohydrates9.4 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen meat preparation, this kefta meatball contains more fat (14 g vs 12.4 g) and saturated fat (5.3 g vs 4.2 g) but less sugar (1 g vs 2.1 g) and salt (0.8 g vs 3.2 g), and provides higher fiber while delivering fewer protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Viande bovine 41,1% (origine : France*), viande d'agneau 17,6% (origine : Nouvelle Zélande, ou origine UE **), eau, chapelure (farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), eau, sel, levure), oignon 5,9%, préparation à base d'_œuf_ liquide pasteurisé (blanc d'_œuf_ liquide, _œuf_ entier liquide, sel), amidon de pomme de terre, boulghour de _blé_ (_gluten_), concentré de tomate, flocon de tomate, huile d'olive vierge extra, menthe 0,3%, sel, gingembre 0,1%, cumin 0,1%, paprika en poudre 0,1%, poivre, persil

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