Why is Gratin de gnocchis aux épinards et au bacon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

It is made from many industrially prepared components such as rehydrated skimmed milk, pre‑cooked bacon, cheese, and a refined gnocchi base, and it includes the antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid), which places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed group.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.7 g of sugars and 1.06 g of salt per 100 g, the gratin delivers a moderate amount of sugar that can raise blood glucose and a salt level below the average for frozen meals, but the overall carbohydrate and sodium load may still require monitoring for diabetes or hypertension.

Is the gluten from durum wheat in the gnocchi a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the gnocchi component contains durum wheat semolina, which provides gluten; therefore the product is not suitable for anyone who must avoid gluten.

Picard • 350 g

Gratin de gnocchis aux épinards et au bacon

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gratin de gnocchis aux épinards et au bacon is an organic, frozen one-dish meal that belongs to the composite foods group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, containing gluten, milk allergens and the additive E300 (ascorbic acid). While it offers a high fiber content of 5.8 g per 100 g and a relatively low salt level, its fat (7.9 g), saturated fat (4.3 g) and sugars (5.7 g) are above the average for similar meals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal169 kcal

Fat7.9 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars5.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen meal, this gratin provides more fiber and less salt but contains significantly higher fat, saturated fat and sugar.

Ingredients

Gnocchi à la pomme de terre cuit 34,2% [semoule de blé dur (gluten), eau, pomme de terre déshydratée, sel], lait écrémé réhydraté, épinard feuille 12,2%, bacon cuit fumé 10% [viande de porc (origine : UE), eau, sel, sirop de glucose, sucre de canne, arôme naturel, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, crème fraîche 9,2% (lait), emmental 6,1% (contient : lait ; origine : Allemagne), oignon rouge, épinards 2,7%, eau, huile d'olive vierge extra, amidon de riz, basilic, sel, poivre.

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