Why is Gratin de coquillettes au jambon et à l'emmental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal combines multiple industrially processed components – refined durum wheat semolina, cured ham, liquid cream and cheese – and incorporates food‑level additives. Listed additives are sodium nitrite (E250) for preservation, sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415) as thickeners, and an unspecified group of E14xx substances, all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

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

With only $0.7\text{ g}$ of sugar per 100 g, the gratin is not a significant source of simple sugars for diabetics, but its $0.5\text{ g}$ of salt (moderate level) adds to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for individuals managing hypertension, especially when consumed with other salty foods.

Is the emmental cheese in this product a concern for people with milk allergy?

Yes. Emmental cheese is made from cow's milk, and the product label lists milk as an allergen; anyone with a dairy or milk allergy should avoid this gratin.

Picard • 350 g (1 part)

Gratin de coquillettes au jambon et à l'emmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gratin de coquillettes au jambon et à l'emmental is a frozen, microwave‑ready pasta gratin that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. Per 100 g it delivers $8.9\text{ g}$ of protein and low sugar ($0.7\text{ g}$), while its salt level ($0.5\text{ g}$) is below the average for similar frozen pasta dishes. However, the same serving contains $9.1\text{ g}$ of total fat and $5.7\text{ g}$ of saturated fat, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of C, and includes allergens (gluten, milk) and additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), sodium ascorbate (E301), guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal184 kcal

Fat9.1 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pasta gratin, this product provides more fat ($9.1\text{ g}$ vs $5.9\text{ g}$), markedly higher saturated fat ($5.7\text{ g}$ vs $1.9\text{ g}$) and protein ($8.9\text{ g}$ vs $7.2\text{ g}$), while offering lower sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Coquillette cuite cuisinée 47,2% [semoule de blé dur (gluten), eau, sel, huile de tournesol], jambon cuit supérieur 15% (jambon de porc (Origine : UE), sel, sirop de glucose de pomme de terre, dextrose de blé, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium), crème liquide (lait), eau, emmental râpé 9,2% (lait ; France, Allemagne, Pays - Bas), lait demi-écrémé, beurre (lait), farine de blé (gluten), amidon transformé de maïs ou de manioc ou de riz, sel, huile de tournesol, épaississants (gomme xanthane, gomme de guar), extrait de poivre, muscade.

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