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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes a preservative (sodium nitrite), added dextrose, and other processing steps such as smoking, which move it beyond minimally processed meat products.

How does the high fat and salt content in these sausages affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

The 26 g of fat, 10 g of saturated fat and 1.8 g of salt per 100 g can raise cholesterol levels and increase blood pressure, so regular consumption is not recommended for individuals managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Are the trace amounts of milk, gluten and eggs in this product a risk for people with those allergies?

Yes, the label indicates possible cross‑contamination with milk, gluten and eggs, so anyone with sensitivities or celiac disease should treat the product as unsafe.

Carrefour • 140 g

Saucisses de Strasbourg

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Product Insights

Strasbourg sausages are organic pork sausages smoked with beech wood and sold frozen, containing 76% French pork, water, salt and a sodium nitrite preservative. They belong to the processed meat dietary family (PNNS group), carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4), with high levels of fat (26 g), saturated fat (10 g) and salt (1.8 g per 100 g, while providing 12 g of protein and only 1 g of sugars). The product also lists possible traces of milk, gluten and eggs, making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential concern for people with those allergies or for those limiting salt and saturated fat intake.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal287 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates1.3 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar sausages, this product has markedly higher fat and saturated fat, slightly higher calories, but lower sugar and salt than the category averages.

Ingredients

Viande de porc* 76%, eau, sel, dextrose*, poivre*, ail*, conservateur : nitrite de sodium. *Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique. Fumage au bois de hêtre. Viande de porc origine France. Peut contenir des traces de lait, gluten et œufs.

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