Why is Galette Jambon Emmental classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation includes multiple industrial ingredients and additives such as sodium lactate (E325), sodium carbonate (E450), triphosphates (E451), sodium ascorbate (E301), sodium sulfite (E250) and carrageenan (E407) that are not found in minimally prepared foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this galette affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The product contains only 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is well below the category average and thus has limited impact on blood glucose, but its 1.4 g of salt per 100 g contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and may raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is this galette suitable for strict dietary regimes such as vegan, keto, halal or gluten-free?

No; it contains pork ham, dairy cheeses, cream, and wheat-derived gluten, making it unsuitable for vegan, halal, or gluten-free diets, and its high carbohydrate (12 g) and saturated fat content also conflict with typical keto guidelines.

Marque Repère, Côté Table • 195 g

Galette Jambon Emmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Galette Jambon Emmental is a ready-to-eat savory buckwheat crepe filled with ham, Emmental and mozzarella cheeses, cream, and seasonings, classified in the Composite foods group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting a high level of processing and the presence of six additives such as E250, E301, E325, E407, E450 and E451. Nutritionally it provides 152 kcal, 8.1 g protein and 1.8 g fiber per 100 g, but also 7.4 g total fat (4.4 g saturated), 1.4 g salt and allergens including eggs, gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal152 kcal

Fat7.4 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average savory crepes, this galette has markedly lower sugar (0.9 g vs 3.6 g) and salt (1.4 g vs 3.6 g), but higher total fat (7.4 g vs 5.9 g) and especially saturated fat (4.4 g vs 1.9 g).

Ingredients

Galette de blé noir 46,1 % (eau, farine de blé noir 17,2 %, sel); jambon cuit standard 17,9 % (jambon de porc 12,1%, eau, dextrose, sel, acidifiant : lactate de sodium, protéines de sang, arômes naturels, stabilisants: E450; triphosphates, sirop de glucose, antioxydant: ascorbate de sodium, conservateur: E250); eau; emmental 6,9%; mozzarella 6,9 %; crème (crème, stabilisant : carraghénanes); amidon de maïs ; extrait d'oignon ; sel. Traces de: gluten et œufs.

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