Why is La Moricette Alsacienne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sandwich is pre‑assembled, packaged and contains several industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers, preservatives (e.g., sodium nitrate or potassium sorbate), flavor enhancers and stabilisers that are typical of ultra‑processed foods, which places it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 1.6 g of salt per 100 g, the sandwich contributes significantly to daily sodium intake; for people with hypertension this can raise blood pressure and should be limited or balanced with low‑salt meals elsewhere in the day.

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

The bread component contains wheat flour, which provides gluten; therefore, the product is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Monoprix • 120 g

Le mini Jambon sec Comté

Composite Foods

Product Insights

La Moricette Alsacienne is a ready‑to‑eat sandwich sold by Monoprix and belongs to the Sandwiches subgroup of composite foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, reflecting the use of multiple additives and refined components. Nutritionally it provides 14 g of protein and 30 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, but also contains 8 g of saturated fat, 1.6 g of salt and 323 kcal, presenting both protein benefits and high saturated‑fat and salt levels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal323 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat8 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this product contains less fat, sugar and salt, but also lower protein and fiber, while its saturated fat is higher.

Ingredients

Pain spécial 54,2% (farine de blé, eau, huile de colza, gluten de blé, levure, farine de blé fermentée, sel, farine de blé malté, sucre, correcteur d'acidité : hydroxyde de sodium, levure désactivée) - jambon sec supérieur 16,7% [jambon de porc (origine France), sel] - Comté AOP 12,5% - beurre - pousses de betterave.

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