Why is Cannelloni à la Brousse classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines refined semolina with processed dairy, stabilizers and emulsifiers, which places it in NOVA group 4; the listed additives are citric acid (E330), a stabilizer (E407) and an emulsifier (E472b).

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

With 3 g of sugars per 100 g, the dish adds only a modest amount of carbohydrate, but diabetics should still count it toward their daily limit; the 1.4 g of salt is lower than many similar meals, yet hypertensive individuals should monitor portion sizes to keep sodium intake in check.

Is the brousse cheese in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies or gluten intolerance?

Yes, the product contains brousse (sheep‑milk cheese) and ricotta, both dairy sources, as well as wheat semolina, so it is not suitable for those allergic to milk proteins or for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

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Cannelloni à la Brousse

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Cannelloni à la Brousse is a ready‑to‑eat stuffed‑pasta dish classified as a composite food and one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with moderate fat (5.5 g), low sugar (3 g) and moderate salt (1.4 g) per 100 g, while providing 9 g of protein and 35 g of carbohydrates. The formulation includes additives E330, E407 and E472b and contains allergens such as milk, eggs, wheat gluten and traces of fish, mustard, soy and sulfites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates35 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑made pasta dish, this cannelloni has slightly lower sugar and salt, similar total fat, but higher saturated fat, energy, carbohydrates and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Semoule de blé dur de qualité supérieure (origine France), Brousse 12% (origine UE: Lactosérum de brebis, Lait de Brebis, sel), Ricotta (lactosérum pasteurisé, lait, sel, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique E330), eau, œufs, oignons, blettes, crème UHT (crème de lait, stabilisant: E407; émulsifiant: E472b), épaississant: amidon pomme de terre, sel, oil, menthe, fibre de blé, poivre blanc. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant crustacés, poissons, moutarde, sulfite, soja.

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