Why is Gratin de Choux-Fleurs au Jambon & à l'emmental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrial ingredients, processed ham, cheese, cream, starches, and several food‑tech additives, so it meets the NOVA 4 criteria for ultra‑processed foods. The label lists three additives: E267 (buffered vinegar), E300 (ascorbic acid, an antioxidant), and E428 (sodium carboxymethylcellulose, a texture stabiliser).

How does the salt content in this gratin affect a hypertensive diet?

The gratin contains 0.71 g of salt per 100 g, which translates to about 2 g of salt in the 280 g tray. This amount is moderate and fits within daily limits if the portion is controlled, but people with hypertension should still monitor overall daily sodium intake.

Is this product suitable for a gluten‑free or vegetarian diet?

The product is certified gluten‑free, so it is safe for celiac disease or gluten intolerance, but it contains pork ham, pork gelatin and dairy (cream and Emmental), making it unsuitable for vegetarian, vegan or many religious diets.

Fleury Michon • 280 g

Gratin de Choux-Fleurs au Jambon & à l'emmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gratin de Choux-Fleurs au Jambon & à l'emmental is a ready‑to‑heat cauliflower gratin with ham and Emmental cheese, placed in the one‑dish meals (composite foods) category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, is listed as NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed), and contains additives such as E267, E300 and E428 along with allergens including eggs, gluten, milk and celery. Nutritionally it offers 7.5 g of protein and low sugars per 100 g, but its saturated fat (3.5 g) and the presence of processed meat make it a mixed‑profile product.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal106 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal gratins, this cauliflower‑ham gratin provides less sugar, salt and calories, yet it has higher saturated fat and far fewer carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Choux-fleurs 46%, jambon cuit de qualité supérieure 14% [jambon de porc, eau, bouillon (eau, os et viande de porc, plantes aromatiques, ail, épices, jus concentré de carottes et de tomates, vin blanc, oignons, poireaux, céleri, carottes, sucre), sel, arômes naturels (présence naturelle de polyphenols), chlorure de potassium, conservateur: vinaigre tamponné, dextrose, antioxydant: acide ascorbique, poivre], eau, crème fraîche 9,9%, emmental 5,7%, crème de riz, amidon de maïs, poudre de lait écrémé, gélatine de porc, sel, farine de blé, huile de colza, muscade, poivre. Traces éventuelles de moutarde. Viande de porc origine UE. Les informations en gras et soulignées sont destinées aux personnes allergiques et intolérantes.

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