Why is Parmentier de canard classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 covers foods made by combining several processed ingredients; this parmentier mixes mashed potatoes, cured duck, cheese and seasonings, which places it in that category. The label lists no artificial additives, but it does contain added salt, rehydrated garlic, and vegetable oil that may include palm oil.

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

The product has a low sugar level of 1.3 g per 100 g, making it suitable for diabetics in moderation, while its salt amount of 0.6 g per 100 g is moderate and could contribute to higher sodium intake, so people with hypertension should limit portion size.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the recipe includes semi‑skimmed milk, light cream and Cantal cheese, all of which contain dairy proteins and lactose and are declared as allergens, so the product is not safe for individuals allergic to milk or who are lactose intolerant.

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Parmentier de canard

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Product Insights

Parmentier de canard is a French ready‑meal consisting of mashed potato, confited duck, pre‑fried onions, Cantal cheese and mushrooms, packaged in an 800 g tray. It belongs to the Prepared dishes group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 3, delivering 118 kcal per 100 g with moderate fat (6.3 g), saturated fat (2.1 g) and salt (0.6 g) and low sugars (1.3 g). The product contains milk and may have traces of gluten, crustaceans, fish, eggs, soy, nuts and other allergens, which should be considered by sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal118 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

With 118 kcal, 6.3 g fat and 0.6 g salt per 100 g, this duck‑and‑potato parmentier offers higher protein (6.8 g) and lower sugar than typical convenience meals, but its moderate fat and salt levels keep it from being a low‑fat option.

Ingredients

Purée de pomme de terre 61% (pomme de terre 45%, LAIT demi écrémé, eau, CREME légère,sel, ail réhydrate, ), viande de canard confite origine France 16% (viande et graisse de canard ), oignons préfrits 12% (oignon, huile végétale), Cantal AOP 4% (LAIT), champignon, eau, persil, sel ail réhydraté, poivre. Traces possibles de gluten, crustacé, poisson, mollusque, oeuf, soja, fruits à coques, céleri, moutarde, sésame, lupin.

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