Why is Saucisses fumées au bois de hêtre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sausages contain several processed ingredients such as natural lemon and carob flavorings, an antioxidant (ascorbic acid, vitamin C), yeast extract, and added salt, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and lead to the NOVA 4 classification.

How does the sugar and salt content in these smoked pork sausages affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a negligible impact on blood glucose, but the 2.2 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so people with hypertension should consume it only occasionally.

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

The sausages are made from pork and therefore are not vegan or halal; they contain no gluten‑containing grains, so they can be considered gluten‑free, and their very low carbohydrate content makes them compatible with a keto eating plan, though the high fat should be considered within overall daily intake.

BIOPORC • 200 g

Saucisses fumées au bois de hêtre

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Product Insights

Saucisses fumées au bois de hêtre are 200 g smoked pork sausages produced in France and certified organic, fair‑trade, and French‑origin meat. They belong to the processed‑meat family, carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. nutritionally they are high in fat (27 g per 100 g), saturated fat (9.9 g), and salt (2.2 g), low in sugars (0.5 g), provide 313 kcal per 100 g, and contain 17 g of protein.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal313 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat9.9 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for smoked sausages, this product is markedly richer in fat (27 g vs 18.6 g) and saturated fat (9.9 g vs 6.8 g), while its sugar content (0.5 g) is well below the average 1.56 g and its salt (2.2 g) is slightly lower than the typical 3.5 g.

Ingredients

Viande de porc, sel, arôme naturel de citron et arôme naturel de caroube (contiennent naturellement des polyphénols), poivre, antioxydant : acide ascorbique ; extrait de levure, ail, boyau naturel de porc.

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LE BIO DES ELEVEURS

200 g