Why is Mini sticks Comté AOP & noisettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it undergoes curing, smoking and the addition of several industrial ingredients such as dextrose, sugar, and the preservative mix potassium nitrate and sodium nitrite (E252). These additives, together with the use of a collagen casing and flavorings like mace and garlic, place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the high salt and saturated‑fat content affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

At 4.6 g of salt and 15 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the sticks significantly exceed recommended limits for sodium and saturated fatty acids, which can raise blood pressure and increase LDL cholesterol. Consequently they are not advisable for individuals managing hypertension or aiming for a heart‑healthy eating plan.

Is the presence of Comté cheese a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The product contains Comté PDO cheese made from milk, which provides both milk proteins and lactose. Anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance should avoid these sticks, as the allergen is clearly indicated in the ingredient list.

Auvernou • 100g

Mini sticks Comté aop & noisettes

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Product Insights

Mini sticks Comté AOP & noisettes are French dry‑cured pork sticks enriched with Comté cheese and grilled hazelnuts, produced by Auvernou and sold in Monoprix. The snack delivers 530 kcal per 100 g, with 43 g fat (including 15 g saturated fat), 33 g protein, 4.6 g salt and 2.4 g sugars, earning a Nutri‑Score of E and classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) because it contains added dextrose, sugar, preservatives (potassium nitrate and sodium nitrite, E252) and other additives. While it offers a high‑protein, cheese‑flavored treat suitable for charcuterie boards, the high fat, saturated‑fat and salt levels, plus milk and nut allergens, make it unsuitable for low‑salt, low‑fat or dairy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal530 kcal

Fat43 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates2.5 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dry‑sausage profile, this product contains roughly double the fat, more than twice the saturated fat, and notably higher salt, sugar, protein and energy per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pork meat (origin: France), Comté PDO (milk) minimum 10 months maturation 5,7%, Grilled hazelnuts 2,8%, lactose (milk), salt, pepper, dextrose, sugar, preservatives: potassium nitrate and sodium nitrite, mace, garlic, ferments. Casing (collagen). 163 g of pork meat used for 100 g of finished product. May contain other nuts.

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