Why is Saucisses aux lentilles classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines processed pork sausage, pre‑cooked lentils and several flavor enhancers, placing it in NOVA group 4. Its additive list includes calcium chloride (E509) as a firming agent, natural pepper and garlic flavorings, and small amounts of added sugar and milk proteins.

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

With only 0.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the meal is low‑sugar and generally safe for diabetic management, but its 0.85 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be considered in a hypertension‑friendly eating plan, especially when combined with other salty foods.

Is the milk protein in this product a concern for people with dairy allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes milk proteins, which are a known allergen; anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid this product or consult a healthcare professional before consuming it.

Auchan • 0.42 kg

Saucisses aux lentilles

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Saucisses aux lentilles is a ready‑to‑cook lentil and pork sausage meal classified as a composite food and one‑dish meal. It holds a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, meaning it is ultra‑processed, with moderate fat (4.7 g), saturated fat (1.6 g) and salt (0.85 g) per 100 g and low sugars (0.7 g). The product delivers a decent amount of fiber (2.5 g) and protein (6.5 g) while providing fewer calories (105 kcal) than typical ready meals, but it contains milk protein as an allergen and includes additives such as calcium chloride (E509) and natural flavorings.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal105 kcal

Fat4.7 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates8 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the typical ready‑meal average, this lentil‑sausage kit contains markedly less sugar, fat and salt while delivering more fiber and fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, lentilles trempées précuites 27 %, saucisses fumées pur porc 20 % (viande de porc*, pièces de tête de porc*, eau, gras et couenne de porc*, plasma de porc, amidon de pois, sel, arôme naturel de poivre, protéines de LAIT, piment doux, coriandre, sucre, arôme naturel d'ail, arôme naturel de muscade), carottes 2,5%, double concentré de tomates, oignons 0.4%, oignon en poudre, amidon de maïs, sel, extrait de levure, affermissant : chlorure de calcium, arôme naturel de poivre, sucre, arôme naturel d'ail. Traces éventuelles de gluten *Origine : France

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