Why is Saucisses fumées x 3 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes several industrial additives such as the preservative sodium nitrite (E250), the antioxidant ascorbyl palmitate (E301), the acidity regulator sodium lactate (E326) and the stabiliser sodium carbonate (E450), as well as flavourings and smoke flavourings that go beyond simple seasoning.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content of this product affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

The product provides 1.9 g of salt and 7.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, which contributes significantly to daily sodium and saturated‑fat limits; regular consumption may raise blood pressure and cholesterol levels, so it should be limited or avoided in diets aimed at controlling hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is the presence of trace egg, gluten, milk or nuts in this product a concern for people with those allergies?

Yes, the label indicates possible traces of egg, gluten, milk and nuts, meaning that individuals with sensitivities to any of these allergens could experience reactions even though the main ingredients do not contain them.

Marque Repère, Tradilège • 375 g

Saucisses fumées x 3

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Product Insights

These smoked pork sausages, sold in a 375 g plastic tray, are a French processed-meat product made primarily of pork (90 % by weight) and seasoned with salt, pepper and smoke flavourings. With 241 kcal, 20 g fat (7.6 g saturated), 1.9 g salt and 16 g protein per 100 g, the product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed item. It contains four additives (E250, E301, E326, E450) and may trigger allergens such as pork and traces of egg, gluten, milk and nuts, making it unsuitable for low‑sodium or heart‑healthy diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal241 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat7.6 g

Carbohydrates0.1 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for smoked sausages, this product has slightly higher fat and saturated fat but considerably lower sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Viande de porc (origine France) 90 %, sel, poivre, arôme et arôme de fumée, stabilisant: E450, conservateurs: E250-E326, antiorydants: E301. Boyau naturel de porc.

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