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

The dish is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines whole ingredients with industrial processing steps such as smoking, addition of preservatives, and incorporation of refined sugars and flavor extracts; the only listed additive is sodium ascorbate (E301), an antioxidant used to preserve colour and freshness.

How does the salt content in Choucroute garnie affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the product exceeds the average salt level for ready meals and can contribute significantly to daily sodium intake, making it unsuitable for strict low‑salt or hypertension‑managed diets.

Is the mustard present in Choucroute garnie a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes; mustard is listed among the spices and is highlighted as an allergen, so individuals allergic to mustard should avoid this dish.

Carrefour • 300 g

Choucroute garnie

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Choucroute garnie is a ready‑to‑eat French dish classified in the Fruits and vegetables PNNS group, featuring fermented cabbage, pork sausages and potatoes. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 6) and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation that includes added dextrose, sodium ascorbate (E301) and natural flavorings. Nutritionally it is high in fat (10 g) and saturated fat (3.8 g) and contains moderate salt (1.1 g) per 100 g, while sugars are low (0.5 g) and it provides a decent amount of protein (5.6 g) and fiber (2.7 g), but it also lists milk and mustard as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal131 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates2.6 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical French prepared meals, this choucroute garnie contains far more fat, saturated fat and salt, yet offers lower sugar and higher protein than the category averages.

Ingredients

Choucroute 49% (chou*, sel), saucisse de Strasbourg supérieure 13% (gras de porc*, viande de porc*, viande de bœuf*, eau, sel, protéines de sang de porc, extrait de poivre, dextrose, épices (dont _moutarde_), sucre, arôme naturel de citron, boyau naturel de mouton), saucisse fumée pur porc 13% (viande de porc*, eau, sel, _lactose_, maltodextrine, ail, dextrose, épices, arômes naturels, boyau naturel de porc), eau, poitrine de porc fumée cuite 6,6% (poitrine de porc*, eau, sel, maltodextrine, dextrose, _lactose_, sirop de glucose, arômes naturels, extrait de poivre), pomme de terre* 6,6%, vin blanc Riesling*, graisse de canard, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, arôme naturel. *Ingrédient d'origine française

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