Why is Burger maxi cheese classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sandwich is made from multiple processed components such as a specially formulated bread, cooked beef patty, processed cheese sauce and a complex condiment blend. Its ingredient list includes five additives: a sulphite preservative (E224), a calcium chloride firming agent (E509), a paprika colour extract (E160c), a sodium citrate emulsifier (E331) and an unspecified colourant group (E14xx).

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

Per 100 g the burger provides 4 g of sugars and 1 g of salt, which is below the average for similar products but still contributes to daily limits. For someone managing diabetes, the sugar amount represents about 8 % of the recommended 50 g daily intake, while the salt accounts for roughly 17 % of the advised maximum of 6 g per day, which may be significant for hypertensive individuals.

Is Burger maxi cheese suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or halal diets?

No. The special bread contains wheat flour and gluten, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets. The presence of cheddar cheese, butter and beef patty excludes it from vegan and vegetarian diets, and the beef component means it is not halal unless specifically certified, which the label does not indicate.

Bon Appétit, Carrefour • 195 g

Burger maxi cheese

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Burger maxi cheese is a French‑style cheeseburger sandwich classified under the Composite foods – Sandwiches family. Compared with typical cheeseburgers, it offers lower fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and calories per 100 g, though its protein and fiber are also below average. The product is ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of D and contains several allergens (gluten, milk, mustard, sesame) as well as five food additives, including sulphite and colour additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal253 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheeseburger, this maxi cheese burger contains less fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and calories per 100 g, while also providing lower protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Pain spécial 43% (farine de _blé_, eau, sucre, huile de colza, levure, graines de _sésame_, sel, farine de fève, _gluten de blé_, jus d'acérola en poudre), steak haché pur boeuf cuit (origine : France) 30%, sauce 12% (eau, tomato ketchup (tomates, sucre, vinaigre d'alcool, amidon modifié, sel, arômes naturels), huile de colza, _moutarde_ (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, épice), cornichons (cornichons, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), sucre, amidon modifié, vinaigre d'alcool, oignons, sel, arômes naturels), _cheddar_ fondu 10% (_cheddar_ 5,2%, eau, amidon modifié, _beurre_, protéines de _lait_, sel de fonte : citrate de sodium, sel, colorant : extrait de paprika), cornichons au vinaigre 2,6% (cornichons, vinaigre d'alcool, eau, sel, affermissant : chlorure de calcium, conservateur : disulfite de potassium). Peut contenir des traces de poissons, d'oeufs et de soja.

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