Why is Beef meatballs with tomato sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines minced beef with a formulated tomato sauce that includes added salt, sugar, thickening agents, preservatives and flavor enhancers, all of which are characteristic of the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed tier.

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

With 3.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the meatballs can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by diabetics, while the 0.95 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may increase blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

Because it contains beef it is not vegan, it is not keto‑friendly due to the tomato sauce carbohydrates, halal suitability depends on certification of the meat and sauce, and gluten‑free status cannot be confirmed without a detailed ingredient list.

HEREFORD • 400 gr

Boulettes au Boeuf sauce tomate

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Product Insights

Boulettes au Boeuf sauce tomate, sold by HEREFORD in a 400 g pack, are beef meatballs served in a tomato‑based sauce. In the PNNS classification it belongs to the Meat group, and per 100 g it provides 6.7 g protein, 6.2 g total fat (2.7 g saturated), 0.95 g salt and 3.3 g sugars, positioning it as moderate‑fat and low‑sugar. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C and, due to its processed sauce and added seasonings, falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, meaning it offers modest nutritional benefits but also includes notable levels of salt and added sugars.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal106 kcal

Fat6.2 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical meat products, this beef meatball contains less than half the average fat and salt while providing about 50% fewer calories, but its sugar level (3.3 g/100 g) exceeds the category average of 2.15 g.

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