Why is this product classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because it combines whole potatoes with refined sunflower oil, dried pork, added sugars, flavorings and multiple food-grade additives; the listed additives are E330 (citric acid), E160c (paprika extract), a natural flavouring, yeast extract and added salt.

Is the pork ingredient a concern for halal, kosher or vegetarian diets, and does the product contain any allergens?

The inclusion of dried cooked pork makes the chips unsuitable for halal, kosher or vegetarian consumers, and the label also declares milk as an allergen, which can affect people with dairy sensitivities; the product is gluten-free.

Based on its composition, is this snack compatible with vegan, keto or gluten-free lifestyles?

It is not vegan or vegetarian because of pork and possible dairy traces, it is gluten-free, and although its high fat fits a keto macronutrient profile, the presence of added sugars and carbs means it is not ideal for a strict ketogenic diet.

Brets • 125g

Chips saveur bacon grillé

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

These bacon-flavoured chips are a French-produced flavored potato crisp classified as a salty snack (PNNS group Salty snacks) and belong to the appetizers category. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, with high fat, moderate saturated fat and salt, low sugars, and it contains pork meat and a declared milk allergen. Its eco-score is A, it bears fair-trade and gluten-free labels and uses French potatoes, but the presence of several additives (E330 citric acid, E160c paprika extract, natural flavour and yeast extract), plastic packaging and animal ingredients may deter vegan, allergen-sensitive or health-focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal522 kcal

Fat31 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack (3.84 g sugars, 23.6 g fat and 52.44 g salt per 100 g), these bacon-flavoured chips contain only 1.3 g sugars and 1.4 g salt – well below the category averages – while their fat content remains high, matching typical salty-snack levels.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre* (France) (62%), huile de tournesol (32%), aromes naturels, sel, oignon en poudre, sucre, sucre caramélisé, graisse de porc fumée, épices (poivre noir, poivre blanc, noix de muscade), correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique, bacon en poudre, ail en poudre, sucre fumé. Traces éventuelles de lait, céleri, moutarde.

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