Why is Pate croute Richelieu BOLARD classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It undergoes multiple industrial steps such as cooking, molding, and the addition of preservatives, colourants and flavour enhancers; the label lists eight food‑additive codes – colourants E120 and E160a, preservative E202, stabiliser E250, antioxidants E300 and E301, gelling agent E407 and thickener E428 – which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With only 1.1 g of sugars per 100 g, the product contributes minimally to carbohydrate load, but its 1.6 g of salt (≈ 0.64 g sodium) represents a moderate sodium source that can raise blood pressure, so diabetics may tolerate it while hypertensive individuals should limit portion size.

Is the pistachio in this product a concern for nut allergies?

Yes, pistachio (listed as “PISTACHE”) is a tree‑nut allergen; consumers with a nut allergy should avoid this pâté as cross‑contamination is possible and the allergen is declared on the label.

Traiteur U • 100 g

Pate croute Richelieu BOLARD, 1 tranche

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Product Insights

The product is a 100 g slice of Richelieu pâté en croûte (bolard) containing turkey, duck, pork and various meats, wrapped in a wheat‑based crust. It falls into the processed‑meat PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 17 g fat (including 7 g saturated), 1.6 g salt, 1.1 g sugars and 15 g protein per 100 g. The formulation includes several allergens (celery, gluten, milk, eggs, pistachio) and eight listed additives such as E120, E160a, E202, E250, E300, E301, E407 and E428, which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal256 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar ready‑meals, this pâté has slightly lower sugar (1.1 g vs 1.56 g), lower total fat (17 g vs 18.58 g) and lower salt (1.6 g vs 3.52 g), but its saturated fat (7 g) is a bit above the typical 6.8 g.

Ingredients

Farce: Viande de dinde*, viande de canard* 14%, gelée (bouillon (eau, vin blanc, Madere, sel, conservateurs (E250,E202), extraits de Legumes et de plantes aromatiques dont CELERI, arôme naturel de volaille, gélifiant (E407)), gélatine porcine), gorge de porc, gras de porc, foie maigre de canard 6%,foie de poulet, graisse de canard, LAIT, vin blanc, OEUF entier, PISTACHE, sel, amidon de riz, trompettes de la mort, champignons noirs, plantes aromatiques, échalote, conjonctif de porc, Porto (dont arôme naturel), sirop de glucose, Brandy, Marc de Bourgogne, farine de BLE, protéine de LAIT, peau de canard, sucre, arôme Curacao, épices, dextrose, epaule de porc*, huile de tournesol, antioxydants (E300,E301), champignon de Paris, colorant (E120), Madere, conservateur (E250), arôme, sucre vanille (sucre, extrait naturel de vanille, anti-agglomerant: amidon de maïs). *Viande origine France. Pate: Farine de BLE, eau, BEURRE, saindoux, sel, colorant E160a. Decor: AMANDES, raisins secs (raisins secs de Corinthe, huile végétale alimentaire non hydrogenee (tournesol et/ou coton)). Peut contenir des traces de MOUTARDE.

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