Why is Boulette au bœuf sauce à la tomate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 3 because the beef is ground, mixed with breadcrumbs, egg white, spices and tomato puree, then shaped, pasteurised and frozen – a multi‑step industrial process that adds ingredients such as salt, pepper, citric acid (E 330) and a small amount of acidulant.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the meatball contributes about 15 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so regular consumption could raise blood pressure and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Is the wheat flour (gluten) in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes; the breadcrumbs contain wheat flour, which provides gluten, and the ingredient list clearly flags “gluten” as an allergen, making the product unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Picard • 100 g

Boulette au bœuf sauce à la tomate

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Product Insights

Boulette au bœuf sauce à la tomate is a frozen French beef meatball prepared with tomato sauce, classified under the meat category of the PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in the NOVA 3 processing tier, indicating an industrially processed product that includes added salt, spices and a citric‑acid additive. Nutritionally, it offers 16 g of protein per 100 g with relatively low fat (8.1 g), saturated fat (3.5 g), sugars (1.2 g) and salt (0.9 g), but the moderate fat and salt levels and the presence of gluten and egg allergens may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal153 kcal

Fat8.1 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates1.2 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar meat products, this beef meatball contains considerably less fat, saturated fat, salt, sugars and calories, while delivering slightly lower protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Boulette au boeuf cuite 63% (viande de boeuf 56,7% (origine France), blanc d'_OEUF_ issu de poule élevée en plein air (liquide, pasteurisé), chapelure (farine de _BLE_ (_GLUTEN_), sel), sel, poivre), purée de tomate 14,9% (tomate, acidifiant: acide citrique), tomate 10%, oignon, eau, huile d'olive vierge extra, purée de tomate double concentré 1%, basilic 0,4%, farine de riz, sel, ail, thym, piment d'Espelette. Peut contenir des traces de: arachide.

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