Why is Flammekueche 260 g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines several industrial ingredients and additives, including the preservative nitrite sodium (E250), the antioxidant sodium ascorbate (E301), the acidity regulator citric acid (E330), dextrose, smoke flavouring, other flavourings and trace amounts of colourants, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this Flammekueche affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 2.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the tart provides a modest carbohydrate load that is unlikely to cause large spikes in blood glucose, but the 1.2 g of salt per 100 g translates to about 3.1 g of salt in a full 260 g serving, which can exceed recommended sodium limits for hypertension and should be consumed with caution by those monitoring salt intake.

Is the fresh cream in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the fresh cream contributes lactose and the label lists milk as an allergen, so individuals who are lactose‑intolerant or avoid dairy should not consume this Flammekueche.

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Flammekueche 260g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Flammekueche 260 g is a frozen, ready‑to‑heat tart flambée that belongs to the Composite foods / Pizza pies and quiches group. With a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, it is an ultra‑processed item that supplies 253 kcal per 100 g, 15 g of fat (8.4 g saturated), 5.7 g protein and 1.2 g salt, while its sugar content is relatively low at 2.5 g. The product contains dairy (fresh cream), pork lardons and wheat flour, so it is not suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or lactose‑intolerant diets, and it carries the allergens gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal253 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat8.4 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pizza or tart in its category, this Flammekueche has higher fat (15 g vs 11.36 g) and saturated fat (8.4 g vs 4.89 g) but lower salt (1.2 g vs 2.24 g), sugars (2.5 g vs 4.14 g), carbohydrates (23 g vs 28.98 g), protein (5.7 g vs 10.76 g) and a slightly lower energy content (253 kcal vs 261 kcal).

Ingredients

CRÈME fraîche 34% (CREME fraîche, ferments lactiques), farine de BLE, lardons fumés 15.4% (poitrine de porc (origine France), sel, dextrose, arôme de fumée, arômes, acidifiant : acide citrique, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium), eau, oignons 9.6%, huile de tournesol, sel. traces éventuelles de céleri, oeufs, moutarde, soja et autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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