Why is Hachis Parmentier classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

The product combines several industrially processed components such as dehydrated potato flakes, refined starches, powdered milk and cheese, all of which are formulated together and frozen, meeting the criteria for NOVA 4. The only listed additive is E100, a turmeric extract used for colour.

How does the sugar and salt content of Hachis Parmentier affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low‑sugar and suitable for a diabetic eating plan, while the 0.7 g of salt is well below the high levels that typically exacerbate hypertension, making it a modest choice for blood‑pressure management.

Is the emmental cheese in this product a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes. Emmental cheese contains milk proteins, and the product is explicitly labelled with a milk allergen, so individuals with a milk allergy should avoid it.

MARQUE REPÈRE • 1 kg

Hachis parmentier

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Hachis Parmentier is a frozen French beef and potato casserole classified as a composite, one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is rated NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes milk‑derived ingredients, cheese, and a single additive (E100 turmeric extract). Nutritionally it provides 7 g of protein per 100 g but is relatively high in fat (9 g) and saturated fat (4.5 g), while sugar and salt are low (1 g and 0.7 g respectively) and it contains only 1 g of fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal58 kcal

Fat9 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar one‑dish meals, this Hachis Parmentier contains considerably more fat (9 g vs 5.94 g) and saturated fat (4.5 g vs 1.94 g), but far less sugar (1 g vs 3.57 g), salt (0.7 g vs 3.55 g), and calories (≈58 kcal vs 175 kcal).

Ingredients

Eau, viande de bœuf 32 %, flocons de pomme de terre 6,8 % (pomme de terre déshydratée, extrait de curcuma), oignons 5 %, emmental râpé (emmental, amidon de pomme de terre), crème, poudre de lait écrémé, carottes 1,5 %, amidon de maïs, fibres végétales et amidon de pois, sel, huile de colza, sucre caramélisé, ail en poudre 0,15 %, jus concentré de bœuf, jus de cuisson de bœuf, poivre, muscade en poudre, thym.

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