Why is Gratin dauphinois classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA group 3 because the ingredients are combined and cooked, but the product does not contain any listed additives; the formulation relies only on potatoes, water, cream, cheese, starch, salt, garlic, nutmeg and pepper.

How does the saturated fat content in this gratin influence cardiovascular health?

With 3.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product contributes more saturated fat than the average prepared meal, which can raise LDL cholesterol and may increase heart disease risk if consumed frequently, so moderation is advisable.

Is the dairy (cream and Emmental) in this gratin a concern for people with milk allergies?

Yes, both the fresh cream and Emmental cheese are dairy ingredients and the product is declared to contain milk, making it unsuitable for anyone with a milk or dairy allergy.

Carrefour, Reflets de France • 300 g

Gratin dauphinois

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Gratin dauphinois is a French‑style potato gratin made with potatoes, fresh cream and Emmental cheese, sold by Carrefour under the Reflets de France label. It belongs to the Composite foods, one‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product. The dish provides moderate fat (5.5 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (3.9 g per 100 g), low sugars (1 g per 100 g) and relatively low salt (0.72 g per 100 g), but the high saturated fat and presence of dairy limit its suitability for low‑fat or dairy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared meals, this gratin contains less sugar (1 g vs 3.57 g), lower salt (0.72 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (115 kcal vs 174.58 kcal), but its saturated fat (3.9 g) exceeds the category average of 1.94 g.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre 60,8%, eau, _crème_ fraîche 15%, _emmental_ 4%, amidon de maïs, sel, ail, muscade, poivre. Peut contenir des traces d'œufs, gluten, poissons, mollusques, crustacés, céleri, moutarde et fruits à coque.

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850 g