Why is Émincés de bœuf à la sauce thaï classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 indicates that the beef has been seasoned and combined with a manufactured sauce, oil and spices, which involve ingredient list modifications beyond simple cutting or freezing. The only listed additive is E1510 (ethyl alcohol) used in the soy sauce formulation, alongside natural components such as wheat (gluten) and soybeans.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The sugar content is very low (0.5 g per 100 g), making it suitable for most diabetic meal plans, but the salt amount (0.67 g per 100 g) is moderate and may contribute to higher sodium intake, which should be considered by individuals managing hypertension.

Is the soy sauce in this product a concern for individuals allergic to soy or gluten?

Yes. The sauce contains both soybeans and wheat flour, so it presents allergen risks for people with soy or gluten sensitivities, and the label explicitly lists soy and gluten among the allergens.

Picard • 300 g

Émincés de bœuf à la sauce thaï

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Product Insights

Émincés de bœuf à la sauce thaï are thinly sliced raw French beef (80 % meat) marinated in a Thai‑style soy sauce with lime, garlic, coriander and a touch of sunflower oil, packaged as a frozen ready‑to‑cook meal. The product belongs to the meat subgroup of the PNNS classification, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the NOVA 3 processed‑food category, indicating moderate processing rather than ultra‑processing. With 20 g of protein per 100 g and low levels of sugar (0.5 g) and saturated fat (1.1 g) it offers a high‑protein option, yet its 0.67 g of salt and the presence of gluten and soy allergens are drawbacks for salt‑restricted or allergy‑sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates1.8 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared beef dish, this product provides far less sugar (0.5 g vs 2.15 g), fat (4.5 g vs 12.38 g) and salt (0.67 g vs 3.21 g) per 100 g, while delivering a comparable protein amount.

Ingredients

Viande de bœuf crue 80% (origine France), sauce SOJA 7,4% [eau, graine de SOJA, BLÉ (GLUTEN), sel, vinaigre d'alcool, alcool éthylique, sucre], huile de tournesol, jus de citron vert, ail, coriandre 1,1%, fécule de pomme de terre, citronnelle 0,3%, gingembre 0,3%, piment jalapeño rouge 0,1%. Peut contenir des traces de : fruits à coque

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