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

The product combines a base of potatoes with added rapeseed oil, wheat starch, oat fibre, dextrose and a range of processed ingredients such as emulsifier E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) and stabiliser E464 (hydroxypropyl‑methylcellulose), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sodium content of this product affect a hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving contains 0.58 g of salt (about 230 mg of sodium), which is lower than the category average but still contributes to daily sodium intake; people with hypertension should consume it in moderation and balance it with lower‑salt meals.

Is this frozen potato snack suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not suitable for a gluten‑free diet because it contains wheat starch, and the emulsifier E471 may be derived from animal sources, so it cannot be considered reliably vegan.

Findus • 500g

Pommes noisettes croustillantes et fondantes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Findus frozen crunchy potato nuggets (Pommes noisettes croustillantes et fondantes) are a 500 g product composed of 83 % potatoes, rapeseed oil, water, wheat starch, oat fibre and a few added ingredients. Per 100 g it provides 195 kcal, 9.8 g fat (1 g saturated), 23 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g sugars, 1.7 g protein, 3.8 g fibre and 0.58 g salt; it carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed food. The snack offers a relatively high fibre content and contains no preservatives or colourings, but its fat and salt levels are moderate, it includes emulsifier E471 and stabiliser E464, and there are possible traces of egg and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal195 kcal

Fat9.8 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates23 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen potato snack, this product contains considerably less fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and calories while delivering higher fibre, although its protein content is lower than typical.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre 83%, huile de colza, eau, flocons de pommes de terre (pommes de terre, curcuma), amidon de blé, fibre d'avoine, sel, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, dextrose, épices (dont muscade 0,01%), stabilisant : hydroxypropylméthylcellulose. Traces éventuelles d'œufs, lait.

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