Why is Pommes Noisettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from pre‑fried potato purée, rapeseed oil, wheat starch and several processed ingredients such as an emulsifier (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, E471), dextrose and spice mixes, which places it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Pommes Noisettes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the snack adds minimal glucose load for diabetics, but the 0.79 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the presence of sesame seeds in Pommes Noisettes a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, the product lists sesame seeds as an ingredient and they are highlighted as allergens, so anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid consuming Pommes Noisettes.

Findus

Pommes Noisettes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pommes Noisettes are frozen pre‑fried potato snack balls made by Findus, belonging to the PNNS "Potatoes" group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added rapeseed oil, wheat starch, emulsifier (E471) and dextrose. Per 100 g they provide 184 kcal, 7.5 g fat (0.6 g saturated), 0.79 g salt and 0.5 g sugars, offering a respectable 3 g of fiber but the salt level and processing degree are drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal184 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen potato snacks, Pommes Noisettes are lower in sugars, salt and saturated fat, but contain more total fat and fewer proteins and carbohydrates, while delivering slightly fewer calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

purée de pommes de terre 89% [pommes de terre 80%, flocons de pommes de terre (pommes de terre, épice)], huile de colza 7,5%, amidon de blé, sel, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras, dextrose, épices (contient muscade 0,0 2%), Traces éventuelles d'eufs, lait, graines de sésame, céleri,

84%

35%

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