Why is Quiche lorraine classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple industrially prepared ingredients such as refined wheat flour, pasteurized dairy, cured meats and emulsified fats, and it includes the antioxidant ascorbic acid (E300) as well as natural flavorings, which together meet the criteria for an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 food.

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

With only 2.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the quiche is relatively low in sugar and therefore does not significantly raise blood glucose, but its 0.9 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the egg content in this quiche a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the quiche contains whole free‑range eggs, which are a major allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product, and the label also highlights possible cross‑contamination with other allergens such as soy and nuts.

Picard • 550 g e

Quiche lorraine

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Quiche lorraine is a French frozen savory pastry classified under composite foods and pizza pies and quiches. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, with 16 g total fat (including 10 g saturated fat) per 100 g, 0.9 g salt, 2.7 g sugars, and 10 g protein, showing a high saturated‑fat load despite modest sugar and salt levels. Allergens listed are eggs, gluten and milk, and the product is made with free‑range eggs and French pork, but may contain traces of soy, nuts and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal258 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages for frozen quiches, this quiche has lower sugar (2.7 g vs 4.14 g) and salt (0.9 g vs 2.24 g) but higher total fat (16 g vs 11.36 g) and saturated fat (10 g vs 4.89 g).

Ingredients

LAIT écrémé, farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), crème fraîche liquide 14,7% (LAIT), OEUF entier issu de poule élevée en plein air 12,8% (liquide, pasteurisé), emmental français 11,6% (contient LAIT), jambon cuit supérieur 7,4% (viande de porc (origine : France*), sel, bouillon, arômes naturels (contient naturellement des polyphénols), antioxydant: acide ascorbique), lardon cuit fumé 6,4% (poitrine de porc (origine : France*), sel, arômes naturels (contient naturellement des polyphénols), antioxydant: acide ascorbique), beurre 6,1% (LAIT), eau, sel, poivre blanc, muscade. Peut contenir des traces de: soja, fruits à coque, moutarde.

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