Why is Cordons bleus de poulet classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines multiple processed components, breaded coating, pre‑cooked turkey ham, and melted cheese, and includes several food‑technology additives such as triphosphates (E451) for stabilization, sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative, citric acid (E330) and sodium citrates (E331) as acidity regulators, and carrageenan (E407) as a gelling agent.

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

With 1.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the product adds a modest amount of carbohydrate that can fit into a controlled‑carb plan for diabetics when balanced with other meals, but the 1 g of salt (approximately 400 mg of sodium) is relatively high and may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should limit portion size.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease?

Yes, the breaded coating contains wheat flour, which provides gluten. Although the label notes only trace amounts of other gluten‑containing cereals, the presence of wheat makes the product unsuitable for anyone requiring a strict gluten‑free diet.

Auchan • 0.8 kg

Cordons bleus de poulet

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

The product is a breaded chicken cordon bleu made from chicken fillet, smoked turkey ham, and melted cheese, classified in the "Fish Meat Eggs" PNNS group as a meat preparation. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed item with several additives such as triphosphates, sodium nitrite, citric acid and emulsifier salts. Nutritionally it offers 13 g of protein and 2 g of fiber per 100 g, but also contains 11 g of fat, 2 g of saturated fat and 1 g of salt, making it relatively high in fat and moderate in salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal212 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for meat preparations, this cordon bleu has slightly lower fat (11 g vs 12.4 g), markedly lower saturated fat (2 g vs 4.2 g) and salt (1 g vs 3.2 g), but also provides less protein (13 g vs 19.9 g) while offering more fiber (2 g vs 0.7 g).

Ingredients

Viande de filets de poulet 39%, eau, farine de BLÉ, jambon de dinde cuit standard au goût fumé (viande de cuisse de dinde 10,5%, eau, dextrose, protéines de BLÉ, sel stabilisants : triphosphates, polyphosphates arômes, conservateur : nitrite de sodium), fromage fondu (fromages (LAIT), eau, amidons modifiés, beurre (LAIT), LAIT écrémé en poudre, lactosérum (LAIT) sels de fonte : citrates de sodium, polyphosphates gélifiant : carraghénanes, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), fibres de BLÉ, arômes naturels, protéines de BLÉ, sel, levure, antioxydant : citrates de sodium, paprika, curcuma. Friture à l'huile de tournesol. Pourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette avant friture. Traces éventuelles d'autres céréales contenant du gluten (orge, seigle), d'œufs et de céleri. Elaboré à partir de viandes de poulet et de dinde origine France et de lait origine UE ou hors UE.

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