Why is Saucisses aux Lentilles aux Petits Oignons classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish is made from multiple processed ingredients, including smoked pork sausages and rehydrated lentils, and it contains added stabilizers, gelling agents and preservatives; the label lists the additives E250 (sodium nitrite), E407 (carrageenan), E412 (guar gum), E415 (xanthan gum) and E451 (calcium phosphate).

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.9 g of salt per 100 g (about 900 mg), the product contributes a moderate amount to the recommended maximum daily intake of 5–6 g, so it should be eaten sparingly by people who need to limit sodium.

Is the milk trace in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list mentions ‘milk traces’, which can trigger reactions in individuals with a milk allergy or intolerance, so they should avoid the product.

Marque Repère, Côté Table • 840 g

Saucisses aux Lentilles aux Petits Oignons

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Saucisses aux Lentilles aux Petits Oignons is a ready-to-eat canned dish that combines rehydrated lentils, smoked pork sausages, carrots and tomato concentrate, classified in the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with several additives such as E250, E407, E412, E415 and E451. Nutritionally the serving provides moderate fat (4.7 g), low sugar (0.7 g) and a relatively low salt level (0.9 g) per 100 g, while offering 2.4 g of fiber, 6.8 g of protein and about 35 % of fruit, vegetable and legume content, which balances the higher processed-food rating.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal104 kcal

Fat4.7 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates7.5 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned meat-based meal, this product contains significantly less sugar (0.7 g vs 3.57 g), lower fat (4.7 g vs 5.94 g), less saturated fat (1.7 g vs 1.94 g), markedly lower salt (0.9 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (104 kcal vs 174.58 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

water, rehydrated lentils 27%, smoked pure pork sausages 20% (pork meat [origin: france], pork head parts, water, pork fat and rind, pork plasma, salt, natural flavours, stabilizer: e451, spices, gelling agents: guar gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan, sugar, glucose syrup, preservative: e250), carrots 2,5%, tomato concentrate 1,0%, flavour (including wheat), small onions 0,5%, onion powder 0,3 %, modified corn starch, sugar, natural pepper flavour, natural garlic flavour, firmer: calcium chloride, milk traces,

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