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

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines several industrial ingredients such as added sugars (sucrose, dextrose), an antioxidant (E331), natural flavourings and a synthetic antioxidant, all mixed with the base meat components, which is characteristic of NOVA‑4 foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this black pudding affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the pudding can raise blood glucose modestly, which may challenge tight diabetic control, while 1.4 g of salt per 100 g contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and can worsen hypertension if consumed regularly.

Is Boudin noir aux oignons suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan or halal because it contains pork blood, pork fat and pork rind; it is not gluten‑free due to trace gluten; however, its very low carbohydrate content makes it compatible with keto diets, provided the consumer accepts the animal‑derived ingredients.

Marque Repère, Tradilège • 375 g

Boudin noir aux oignons

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Boudin noir aux oignons is a traditional French black pudding made with pork blood, pork fat, pork rind and 31 % onions, packaged in a vacuum‑sealed plastic tray and bag. It belongs to the PNNS groups of fish, meat, eggs and offals, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a ultra‑processed NOVA‑4 product, with high levels of fat (24 g), saturated fat (9.1 g) and salt (1.4 g per 100 g). While it provides a good amount of protein (11 g) and vegetable fiber from onions, the presence of added sugars, the antioxidant E331 and traces of milk, gluten, eggs and mustard may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal273 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturated Fat9.1 g

Carbohydrates3.3 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical meat products, this pudding contains about twice the average fat, nearly double the saturated fat, roughly double the sugar and more than twice the salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

onions 31%, pork fat, pig blood, pork rind, salt, sucrose, spices, antioxidant: e331, dextrose, natural aromas, natural pork casing, {traces}traces of milk, gluten, eggs and mustard,{/traces}

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