Why is Croque Jambon crème de parmesan classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

The sandwich is considered ultra‑processed because it combines many industrially produced components such as refined wheat bread, UHT cream, multiple cheese varieties and a cured ham that are formulated together, yet the label reports zero additives, no preservatives and no nitrites.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this sandwich affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 4.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the product provides a moderate carbohydrate load that should be counted in a diabetic meal plan, while its 1.3 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low but can still contribute to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should enjoy it only in moderation.

Is the ham or cheese in this product a concern for people allergic to pork or dairy?

Yes, the sandwich contains pork ham and several dairy cheeses (mozzarella, emmental, parmesan), and the bread includes wheat gluten, making it unsuitable for those with pork, dairy or gluten allergies.

My Pie • 250g

Croque Jambon crème de parmesan

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Croque Jambon crème de parmesan is a French‑style toasted ham sandwich with cheese and cream, sold in 250 g packs at French retailers. It belongs to the Composite foods / Sandwiches group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and a nutritional profile that includes 14 g fat (8 g saturated), 1.3 g salt and 4.7 g sugars per 100 g. The product is free of added preservatives and nitrites and is made in France, but it contains gluten, milk and pork‑derived ham, so it is not suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑allergic diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal293 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat8 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars4.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average toasted‑ham sandwich, this croque‑jamon has less total fat (14 g vs 19 g) and salt (1.3 g vs 3.2 g) per 100 g, but its saturated fat (8 g) is higher and its protein (13 g) is lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Pain de mie (48,3%) (farine de BLE, huile de colza, eau, levure, sucre, sel), crème UHT (LAIT) (17,7%), jambon cuit supérieur découenné dégraissé (14,9%) (jambon de porc (origine: France), saumure (eau, poudre de jus de blette, arômes naturels, sel, carotte déshydratée, ferments)), mozzarella (11,7%) (LAIT de vache pasteurisé, ferments LACTIQUES, coagulant), emmental (6%) (LAIT de vache pasteurisé, ferments LACTIQUES, coagulant), parmesan (0,7%) (LAIT, présure), fibres végétales, sel, poivre. Produit élaboré dans un atelier qui utilise : POISSON, OEUF, MOUTARDE, SESAME, FRUITS A COQUE, ARACHIDE, SOJA.

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