Why is Tarte fine beef – cheddar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed food that combines several industrial ingredients; it does not list any additives, so the only added components are vegetable oils and herbs, and no additive codes are flagged in the database.

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

With 2.3 g of sugar and 0.94 g of salt per 100 g, the tart adds modest carbohydrates but the salt amount is still notable; diabetics can enjoy small portions without major glucose spikes, while those watching blood pressure should limit servings because the salt approaches half of the daily recommended limit.

Is the wheat flour in this tart a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the crust is made from wheat flour that contains gluten, and the label explicitly lists gluten as an allergen, making the product unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Picard • 290 g

Tarte fine bœuf - cheddar

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Tarte fine beef – cheddar is a 290 g frozen savory tart made with a wheat flour crust, cooked beef, white cheddar, vegetables and cream, marketed by Picard in France. It belongs to the composite foods group, specifically pizza pies and quiches, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product with several added ingredients. Nutritionally it provides moderate protein (7.1 g) and low sugar (2.3 g) per 100 g, but its fat (8.9 g), saturated fat (4.8 g) and salt (0.94 g) are relatively high for a light meal, and it contains gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal204 kcal

Fat8.9 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pie, this tart contains about half the sugar (2.3 g vs 4.14 g), roughly 20 % less fat (8.9 g vs 11.36 g), far less salt (0.94 g vs 2.24 g) and 22 % fewer calories (204 kcal vs 261 kcal), while providing lower protein (7.1 g vs 10.8 g) and slightly less fiber.

Ingredients

Eau, farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN) 25,6%, crème fraîche épaisse (LAIT), viande bovine cuite (origine : France*) 8,9%, cheddar blanc (contient LAIT) 6,2%, oignon rouge 6,2%, tomate 5,2%, huiles végétales (contient tournesol et/ou colza), amidon de pomme de terre, purée de tomate double concentrée 1%, sel, LAIT entier en poudre, herbes de Provence (romarin, thym, sarriette, basilic, marjolaine), ail. Peut contenir des traces de: œuf, moutarde.

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