Why is Carbonade flamande and potato rosti classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled ultra-processed because it is a pre-cooked, frozen convenience meal that combines many industrially prepared ingredients such as pre-cooked beef, pre-fried potato rosti, beer, gingerbread, and a veal fond, and it contains the food additive sodium carbonate (E500) used as a raising agent in the gingerbread component.

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

With 2.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is relatively low in sugar and can fit into a diabetic meal plan when portioned appropriately, but its 0.98 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and may contribute to higher sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it sparingly and balance it with low‑salt foods.

Is the barley malt in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, barley malt contains gluten, and the product also includes wheat and rye flours, so it is not suitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Picard • 350 G

Carbonade flamande et röstis de pommes de terre

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Carbonade flamande and potato rosti is a frozen ready-made French beef stew with rosti, produced by Picard and sold in 350 g trays. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA 3, indicating a moderately processed composite food that provides 8.2 g of protein and 1.7 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugars low at 2.6 g. However, the meal contains 0.98 g of salt per 100 g, added sodium carbonate (E500) as a raising agent, and allergens such as gluten, eggs and honey, which may be problematic for salt-sensitive, gluten-intolerant or vegan consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal134 kcal

Fat5.2 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-made meal, this product contains less sugar (2.6 g vs 3.57 g), less salt (0.98 g vs 3.55 g) and lower saturated fat, while its protein content (8.2 g) is slightly above the average 7.16 g, making it a relatively lower-sodium, lower-sugar option.

Ingredients

Galette de pomme de terre préfrite 37,7% (pomme de terre 32,7%, huile de tournesol, sel, oignon en poudre), viande de boeuf précuite (viande de boeuf 22,6% (origine: France*), sel), eau, oignon 10,3%, bière ambrée 6,9% [eau, malts d'ORGE (GLUTEN), houblons, levure], pain d'épices 2,4% [miel, farine de SEIGLE (GLUTEN), OEUF entier issu de poule élevée en plein air (liquide, pasteurisé), farine de FROMENT (GLUTEN), cannelle, anis, sel, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium], cassonade, amidon de maïs, fond de veau [viande de veau et jus de cuisson de veau (origine: France*), sel], sel, extrait de malt d'ORGE (GLUTEN), poivre. *Issue d'animaux nés, élevés, abattus et transformés en France.

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