Why is Hachis Parmentier classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes several industrially processed ingredients such as rehydrated skimmed milk powder, processed cheese, potato flakes with mono‑ and diglycerides (E471) as an emulsifier, and rosemary extract (E392) as an antioxidant, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Hachis Parmentier affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.3 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the product is relatively suitable for controlling blood glucose and blood pressure, but its high total and saturated fat levels should be considered by individuals managing weight or cardiovascular risk.

Is the milk in Hachis Parmentier a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product contains rehydrated skimmed milk powder and cheese, which provide dairy proteins and lactose; therefore, it may trigger symptoms in lactose‑intolerant consumers.

Carrefour • 300 g

Hachis Parmentier

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Hachis Parmentier is a ready‑to‑heat French cottage‑pie belonging to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to the presence of rehydrated skimmed milk, processed cheese, emulsifiers and flavor enhancers. While it offers low sugar (2.3 g) and modest salt (0.8 g) per 100 g, it is relatively high in total fat (7.8 g) and saturated fat (4.5 g), and it contains milk as an allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal142 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average meals in its category, this Hachis Parmentier contains less sugar and salt but higher fat and saturated fat.

Ingredients

_Lait_ écrémé réhydraté (eau, poudre de _lait_ écrémé), viande de bœuf VBF 17%, flocons de pommes de terre 9,6% (pommes de terre déshydratées, curcuma, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras), eau, champignons de Paris, _emmental_ 5,3%, oignons, _crème_ fraîche 4,5%, crème de riz (eau, riz), _beurre_, oignons frits (oignons, huile de tournesol, antioxydant : extraits de romarin), sel, persil 0,3%, champignons en poudre, huile de colza, poivre.

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