Why is Choucroute royale Alsacienne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines processed meats (pork knacks, smoked sausages, pork filet and smoked pork breast) with added preservatives, stabilisers and flavourings, which places it in NOVA 4. Its additive list includes nitrite (E250) as a preservative, vitamin C and sodium ascorbate (E300/E301) for antioxidant protection, diphosphates and poly‑/triphosphates (E450/E452) as stabilisers, and natural flavourings (E300 series).

How does the sugar and salt content in Choucroute royale Alsacienne affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product poses little concern for blood‑glucose control, but it supplies 1.3 g of salt (about 520 mg of sodium) per 100 g, which is moderate to high for a hypertensive diet and should be balanced with lower‑salt meals throughout the day.

Is Choucroute royale Alsacienne suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

No. The dish contains pork‑derived ingredients (lard, knacks, smoked sausages, pork filet and pork breast) and milk allergens, making it unsuitable for vegans. Trace amounts of gluten are also reported, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free.

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Choucroute royale Alsacienne

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Choucroute royale Alsacienne is a ready‑to‑heat, composite one‑dish meal featuring fermented white cabbage, pork lard, assorted meats and potatoes. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of several additives such as nitrite (E250), vitamin C salts (E300/E301) and phosphates (E450/E452). While it provides modest protein (5.7 g) and fiber (2.8 g) per 100 g and is low in sugar, it is relatively high in total fat (8.1 g), saturated fat (3.2 g) and contains milk and mustard allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal107 kcal

Fat8.1 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates1.6 g

Sugars0.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar ready‑meal categories, this choucroute contains far less sugar (0.4 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (1.3 g vs 3.55 g) but higher total fat (8.1 g vs 5.94 g) and saturated fat (3.2 g vs 1.94 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Choucroute cuisinée 54,3% : choucroute, saindoux, vin blanc d'Alsace : Riesling, sel, arôme, baies de genièvre, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, feuilles de laurier. Pommes de terre cuites 13% : pommes de terre, eau. Knacks supérieures 12% : viande de porc ; gras de porc ; eau ; viande de boeuf ; plasma de porc ; _lactose_ ; stabilisants : diphosphates, polyphosphates ; épices (dont _moutarde_) ; arômes naturels ; antioxydants : acide ascorbique, ascorbate de sodium ; dextrose ; sel ; conservateur : nitrite de sodium ; boyau naturel de mouton. Saucisses fumées cuites 8,7% : viande de porc ; eau ; sel ; dextrose ; stabilisants : diphosphates, triphosphates ; épices et plantes aromatiques ; antioxydant : acide ascorbique ; sucre ; conservateur : nitrite de sodium ; arômes naturels ; poireau ; boyau naturel de porc. Filet de porc cuit fumé 6,5% : filet de porc ; eau ; sel ; dextrose ; antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium ; stabilisants : diphosphates, triphosphates ; conservateur : nitrite de sodium ; arômes naturels. Poitrine fumée cuite 5,5% : poitrine de porc, eau, sel, dextrose, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium.

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