Why is Paniers jambon émmental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because its formulation relies on multiple industrial processes, such as refined wheat flour, emulsified dairy fats, and a baked pastry shell, and it includes a food‑grade additive, ascorbic acid (E300), used as an antioxidant to preserve colour and freshness.

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

With 2 g of sugar per 100 g, the pastry is lower than the average for similar frozen meals, which can be acceptable for diabetes when consumed in moderation; however, the 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, while below the category average, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for hypertension.

Is the emmental cheese in this product a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the grated French Emmental cheese contains milk proteins and is listed as a milk allergen, so anyone allergic to dairy should avoid this pastry.

Picard • 400 g

Paniers jambon émmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Paniers jambon émmental is a frozen puff pastry filled with cooked ham and French Emmental cheese, classified in the Composite foods (one‑dish meals) dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high content of processed ingredients and added preservatives such as ascorbic acid (E300). Nutritionally, the product is energy‑dense with 269 kcal per 100 g, high in total and saturated fat, moderate in protein, low in sugars, and contains allergens including gluten, milk and egg.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal269 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready‑meal, this product contains markedly more fat (15 g vs 5.9 g) and saturated fat (10 g vs 1.9 g), higher calories (269 kcal vs 175 kcal) while offering less sugar (2 g vs 3.6 g), less salt (0.9 g vs 3.6 g) and slightly more protein (9.3 g vs 7.2 g).

Ingredients

Eau, farine de BLÉ (farine de BLÉ (gluten), gluten de blé), jambon cuit supérieur 12,7% (jambon de porc (origine: France*), sel, bouillon (viande de porc, os de porc). arômes naturels (contient naturellement des polyphénols), antioxydant: acide ascorbique), beurre (lait) 11,5%, emmental français râpé (contient lait) 7,6%, crème fraiche liquide (lait), œuf entier (liquide, pasteurisé), lactosérum en poudre (lait), farine de blé (gluten), amidon de mais, sel, préparation pour dorure en poudre (protéines de lait, œuf issu de poule élevée en plein air en poudre, sel), crème en poudre (lait), lait écrémé en poudre, protéines de lait, muscade, poivre.

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