Why is Wrap Jambon Chèvre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines multiple industrially processed ingredients such as refined wheat flour, refined oils, and a yogurt‑herb sauce that includes stabilisers, antioxidants and preservatives. The listed additives are sodium nitrite (E250), erythorbate of sodium (E316), diphosphates (E450), triphosphate (E451) and sodium carbonate (E500), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content in this wrap affect a hypertensive or heart‑health diet?

At 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the wrap contributes about 20 % of the recommended daily limit of 5 g, which can raise blood pressure if consumed frequently. Its saturated fat is 2.3 g per 100 g, lower than many processed sandwiches, but still adds to total saturated fat intake and should be balanced with lower‑fat foods for heart‑healthy eating.

Is the egg yolk used in the yogurt‑herb sauce a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the sauce contains egg yolk, which is a known allergen. Individuals who are allergic to egg should avoid this wrap, as the egg component is listed among the ingredients and is also highlighted in the allergen information.

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Wrap Jambon Chèvre

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Wrap Jambon Chèvre is a ready‑to‑eat ham and goat‑cheese wrap that combines a wheat‑seed flatbread, a yogurt‑herb sauce, salad and cheese, classified in the Composite foods / Sandwiches group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is rated NOVA 4, delivering 259 kcal, 11 g fat (2.3 g saturated), 1.2 g salt, 1.7 g sugars, 9.1 g protein and 1.9 g fiber per 100 g, with modest vegetable content (≈13 % fruits/veg) but several additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), erythorbate (E316), diphosphates (E450) and triphosphate (E451). The wrap is therefore a convenient source of protein and fiber, yet its ultra‑processed nature, moderate salt and the presence of common allergens (egg, milk, gluten) make it less suitable for low‑sodium, low‑additive or allergy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal259 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this wrap contains roughly half the fat (11 g vs 19 g), about a third less salt (1.2 g vs 3.2 g), and significantly less sugar (1.7 g vs 4.5 g), but also provides only about half the protein (9.1 g vs 18.4 g).

Ingredients

Galette de _blé_ aux graines 50% (farine de _blé_ 30.8%, eau, huile de colza, graines de lin 0.6%, sel, poudre à lever : carbonates de sodium), jambon cuit standard 16% [jambon de porc (origine France), eau, sel, dextrose, sirop de glucose, arômes naturels, stabilisants : diphosphates et triphosphate, antioxydant : érythorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium], sauce condimentaire au yaourt (contient _lait_) et aux herbes de Provence 13% [huile de colza, eau, yaourt (contient _lait_) 2.5%, vinaigre d'alcool, amidon, sucre, jaune d'_œuf_, herbes de Provence 0.12%, sel, épaississant : gomme guar], salade 8%, fromage de chèvre (contient _lait_) 8%, amidon modifié de pomme de terre. Peut contenir des traces de : moutarde, poissons, crustacés, graines de sésame, céleri, soja, lupin, fruits à coque et mollusques.

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