Why is Flammekueche classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The flammekueche uses processed wheat flour, added emulsifiers (E471), stabilisers (guar gum E412), preservatives (sodium nitrite E250), antioxidants (ascorbic acid E301 and rosemary extract E392), and a flour‑treatment agent (l‑cysteine E920); the presence of these industrial ingredients places it in NOVA 4.

How might the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.8 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower than the category average but still contributes moderate amounts of both, so diabetics should count the sugars toward their daily limit and people with hypertension should monitor the salt intake and may need to limit portion size.

Is this flammekueche suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

No; it contains wheat flour (gluten), dairy ingredients (white cheese and cream), and pork lardons, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and strict keto diets due to its carbohydrate content of 28 g per 100 g.

U, U Saveurs, U de nos Régions • 375 g

Flammekueche recette alsacienne , 375g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑eat Alsatian flammekueche, a savory tart classified in the composite foods group "pizza‑pies‑and‑quiches". It carries a Nutri‑Score of D (13 points) and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed item that includes several additives such as sodium nitrite, ascorbic acid, and emulsifiers. Nutritionally, it provides 241 kcal per 100 g with lower‑than‑average sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and energy compared with similar prepared pies, while offering slightly higher fiber but less protein and contains gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal241 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑made savory pie, this flammekueche contains less sugar (3.8 g vs 4.14 g), less fat (11 g vs 11.36 g), lower saturated fat (4 g vs 4.89 g), lower salt (1.4 g vs 2.24 g) and lower energy (241 kcal vs 261 kcal), while providing slightly more fiber (2 g vs 1.58 g) but considerably less protein (7.1 g vs 10.8 g).

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ, FROMAGE blanc 23,5%, CRÈME fraîche pasteurisée 13,2%, eau, lardons fumés 12% (poitrine de porc, eau, sel, dextrose, arômes naturels, antioxydants : ascorbate de sodium et extraits de romarin, conservateur : nitrite de sodium), oignons 8%, huile de colza, sel, amidon transformé de maïs, épaississant : gomme guar, LEVAIN de SEIGLE déshydraté et désactivé, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, farine de BLÉ MALTÉ, agent de traitement de la farine: l-cysteine.

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