Why is Sandwich Les Minis jambon emmental classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because it includes industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, emulsified cheese, and a reduced‑fat mayonnaise that relies on food‑grade additives; the label lists five additives: sodium nitrite (E250), ascorbic acid (E316), guar gum (E412), diphosphates (E450) and triphosphates (E451).

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

With 6.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the sandwich provides more carbohydrate sweetness than the average sandwich, which can raise blood‑glucose levels and should be limited for diabetics; its 1.3 g of salt per 100 g is lower than the typical sandwich, making it less problematic for blood‑pressure control, but the overall sodium (0.52 g) still contributes to daily intake and should be considered in a hypertension‑friendly plan.

Is the mustard in this sandwich a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the reduced‑fat mayonnaise includes mustard as an ingredient, and the product’s allergen information lists mustard explicitly, so individuals allergic to mustard should avoid this sandwich.

Daunat • 130 g (2 x 65 g)

Sandwich Les Minis jambon emmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a ready-to-eat mini ham-and-Emmental cheese sandwich, classified as a composite food belonging to the sandwich group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed item with five listed additives (E250, E316, E412, E450, E451). Nutritionally, it offers moderate protein (12 g per 100 g) and lower fat, saturated fat, and salt than typical sandwiches, but its sugar content (6.1 g per 100 g) exceeds the category average.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal264 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars6.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this mini sandwich contains more sugar (6.1 g vs 4.5 g per 100 g) while its fat (11 g), saturated fat (2.9 g) and salt (1.3 g) are all notably lower than typical values.

Ingredients

Pain special 54% (farine de blé 28%, eau, œuf, huile de colza, sucre, levain de seigle, levure, poudre de lait écrémé, sel, gluten de blé, fibre de psyllium, extrait d'acérola), jambon cuit standard 30% (jambon de porc origine France, eau, sel, dextrose, sirop de glucose, aromes naturels, stabilisants: triphosphates - diphosphates, antioxydant: érythorbate de sodium, conservateur:nitrite de sodium), Emmental 7%, mayonnaise allégée en matières grasses (eau, huile de colza, amidon, moutarde (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jaune d'oeuf, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, sel, épaississant: gomme guar). Traces éventuelles de poissons, crustacés, céleri, graines de sésame, lupin, soja, fruits à coque.

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