Why is 2 Arayes au bœuf classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from cooked potatoes, wheat flour, dairy, and meat that are combined, cooked and frozen, which places it in the NOVA 3 category for processed foods. Its label lists three food additives: citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, potassium tartrates (E336) and sodium carbonates (E500) as raising agents, all of which are common in prepared convenience meals.

How does the sugar and salt content in 2 Arayes au bœuf affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the product provides a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can fit within a controlled‑carb plan if portion sizes are limited. The salt level is 0.82 g per 100 g, which is relatively low compared with many processed meats, making it a better choice for blood‑pressure management, though total daily intake should still be monitored.

Is 2 Arayes au bœuf suitable for gluten‑free, dairy‑free, or vegan diets?

No, the arayes contains wheat flour (gluten), yogurt, cream, emmental cheese and skimmed milk powder, so it is neither gluten‑free, dairy‑free nor vegan. It also includes sesame, which may be a concern for those with sesame allergies.

Picard • 150g

2 Arayes au bœuf

Composite Foods

Product Insights

2 Arayes au bœuf is a ready‑to‑heat, one‑dish meal that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed product, reflecting the use of wheat flour, dairy, and added spices and stabilisers. The dish offers moderate total fat (5.6 g) and low salt (0.82 g) per 100 g, but its saturated fat (2.3 g) is higher than typical beef dishes and it provides less protein and fiber than average, while containing allergens such as gluten, milk and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal199 kcal

Fat5.6 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average beef dish, this arayes has lower total fat and salt, similar sugar, higher saturated fat, and less protein and fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

INGRÉDIENTS/INGREDIËNTEN: FR Farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), pomme de terre cuite 16,7% (pomme de terre, eau), épinard haché 8,4%, yaourt (contient LAIT), eau, viande bovine cuite 7,9% (origine: France*), crème (LAIT), oignon 4,2%, huile d'olive vierge extra, sucre, emmental (contient LAIT; origine: UE), coriandre 0,6%, épices (coriandre, paprika, cumin, oignon, ail, poivre, cannelle, muscade, cardamome, girofle, piment rouge, carvi), jus de citron concentré, fécule de pomme de terre, amidon de maïs, sel, ail, purée de SÉSAME 0,1%, huile d'olive, LAIT écrémé en poudre, poudres à lever (tartrates de potassium, carbonates de sodium), acidifiant: acide citrique. Peut contenir des traces de: crustacés, oeuf, poissons, soja, fruits à coque, céleri, moutarde, mollusques.

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