Why is Flammekueche – Recette alsacienne classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines processed ingredients such as refined wheat flour, dairy, and smoked pork with added preservatives and thickeners; its additive list includes sodium nitrite (E250), sodium ascorbate (E301), guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415) and a general preservative group (E14xx).

How does the sugar and salt content of this Flammekueche affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.7 g of sugars and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the product offers relatively low sugar but a moderate salt level, so diabetic individuals can consume it in small portions while people with hypertension should limit intake to stay within daily sodium recommendations.

Is Flammekueche – Recette alsacienne suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the recipe contains dairy (fromage blanc, crème fraîche), pork lardons, and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegan, halal, and gluten‑free diets, and its high carbohydrate content (28 g per 100 g) also disqualifies it from a keto regimen.

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Flammekueche - Recette alsacienne

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Flammekueche – Recette alsacienne is a refrigerated composite food from the pizza-pies and quiches group, made with wheat flour, fromage blanc, smoked pork lardons, crème fraîche and onions. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature and the presence of several food additives. Nutritionally, it provides moderate fat (11 g), saturated fat (4 g) and protein (7 g) per 100 g, while its salt (1.2 g) is moderate and it contains the allergens gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal244 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars3.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pizza‑pie and quiche, this Flammekueche contains less fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar and calories, but also provides lower protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ, fromage blanc (LAIT) 23,4%, lardons fumés 13% (poitrine de porc, eau, sel, dextrose, arômes naturels antioxydants : ascorbate de sodium, extraits de romarin conservateur : nitrite de sodium), eau, crème fraîche (LAIT) 10%, oignons 7,8%, huilesvégétales (tournesol, colza) en proportion variable, sel, amidon modifié de maïs épaississants : gomme guar, gomme xanthane épices. Pourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette. Elaboré à partir de porc, d'oignon et de lait origine France.

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