Why is Gnocchis sauce au gorgonzola et aux épinards, surgelé classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 label because it mixes several industrially processed ingredients such as dehydrated potato, modified corn starch, and a cheese‑based sauce, and it includes three food‑grade additives: a generic E14xx additive, guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 8.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the meal can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and is therefore not ideal for people managing diabetes; the salt level of 0.74 g per 100 g is moderate and lower than the average for similar meals, so it poses less of a concern for hypertension but should still be counted toward daily sodium intake.

Is this product suitable for strict dietary regimes such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The dish is not vegan because it contains dairy ingredients (gorgonzola cheese, cream, semi‑skimmed milk, butter) and it is not gluten‑free due to the durum wheat semolina in the gnocchi; its carbohydrate content (22 g) and relatively high fat make it unsuitable for a strict keto plan, and while it contains no pork, the cheese may be produced with animal rennet, so halal compliance cannot be guaranteed without further certification.

Monoprix • 300 g

Gnocchis sauce au gorgonzola et aux épinards, surgelé

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This frozen ready‑meal combines 56 % gnocchi made from durum wheat semolina and potato with a creamy gorgonzola‑spinach sauce, packaged by Monoprix. It belongs to the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of three food additives (E14xx, E412 guar gum, and E415 xanthan gum). Nutritionally, the portion provides 203 kcal, 10 g fat (6.5 g saturated), 8.2 g sugars and 0.74 g salt per 100 g, with 5.4 g protein and 4.5 % vegetables, while also containing gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal203 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat6.5 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars8.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pasta dish, this product has higher sugar (8.2 g vs 3.6 g), higher fat (10 g vs 5.9 g) and saturated fat (6.5 g vs 1.9 g), higher energy (203 kcal vs 175 kcal), lower salt (0.74 g vs 3.55 g), slightly fewer carbohydrates (22 g vs 23 g) and less protein (5.4 g vs 7.2 g).

Ingredients

Gnocchis 56% (semoule de blé dur 22%, pomme de terre déshydratée 18%, eau, sel) crème - eau - fromage gorgonzola 5,4% - épinard 4,5% - emmental râpé 2% - lait demi-écrémé - beurre - amidon transformé de maïs et/ou de riz - sel - huile de tournesol - épaississants: gomme xanthane, gomme guar - dextrose - protéines de lait - extrait de poivre. Traces de moutarde.

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