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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes refined wheat flour, added oils, multiple leavening agents, preservatives, and flavor enhancers such as sodium carbonate (E500), diphosphates (E450), L‑cysteine (E920), sodium nitrite (E250), and carrageenan (E407), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this wrap affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4 g of sugars and 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, the wrap adds a moderate carbohydrate load and a notable sodium amount; people managing diabetes should account for the sugars in their total daily intake, while those with hypertension should consider the salt contribution, especially if the wrap is part of a larger meal.

Is the cheddar cheese in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes, the melted cheddar contains dairy proteins and is listed as a milk allergen, so individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid this wrap.

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Wrap Jambon Cheddar

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Product Insights

Wrap Jambon Cheddar is a ready‑to‑eat sandwich belonging to the PNNS ‘sandwiches’ group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting the presence of multiple additives such as sodium carbonate, diphosphates, L‑cysteine and several preservatives. Nutritionally it offers a moderate amount of protein (7.2 g) and fiber (2.5 g) per 100 g, but also contains 1.3 g of salt and 4 g of sugars, which are higher than ideal for restrictive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal204 kcal

Fat7.4 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sandwiches, this wrap contains about 12% less sugar, 61% less fat, and 59% less salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Tortillas avec graines de lin 47,4% (farine de _blé_, eau, huile de colza, graines de lin 1,1%, poudres a lever : carbonates de sodium et diphosphates, dextrose, acidifiant : acide malique, sel, agent de traitement de la farine : L-cystéine), jambon cuit standard 15,8% (jambon de porc 10,9% (origine : France), eau, dextrose, sel, arômes naturels, gélifiant : carraghénanes, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium), eau, tomate 6%, cheddar fondu 5,4% (_cheddar_ 2,7%, eau, amidon transformé de pomme de terre, _beurre_, protéines de _lait_, sel de fonte : citrates de sodium, sel, colorant : extrait de paprika), salade 5,4%, tomato ketchup (tomates, sucre, vinaigre, amidon modifié de maïs, sel, arômes naturels), huile de colza, _yaourt_ maigre, _moutarde_ (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre, sel, épice), cornichons (cornichons, eau, vinaigre, sel), sucre, amidon modifié de maïs, vinaigre, oignons, sel, arômes naturels. Peut contenir des traces d'oeufs, de poisson, de graines de sésame et de soja.

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