Why is Coquillettes au jambon fumé et à l’emmental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish mixes several processed components such as smoked pork ham, cheese, cream and added flavorings, and includes the antioxidant ascorbic acid (E300); these steps and additives place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content of this product affect individuals with hypertension or heart‑related concerns?

With 0.6 g of salt per 100 g the product is lower than the category average, but its 3 g of saturated fat per 100 g exceeds typical levels and may raise cholesterol, so people monitoring blood pressure or heart health should consume it sparingly.

Is this product safe for consumers with milk, gluten, egg, mustard, or soy allergies?

The recipe contains milk (Emmental and cream) and gluten (pasta), and the label notes possible traces of egg, mustard and soy, making it unsuitable for anyone allergic to those ingredients.

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Coquillettes au jambon fumé et a l’emmental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑heat French pasta meal that combines durum wheat coquillettes with smoked pork ham, Emmental cheese and fresh cream. It falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation. While it offers a relatively high protein level (8.8 g per 100 g) and low salt, it also contains elevated saturated fat (3 g) and modest fiber, so its nutritional balance is mixed.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal179 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates22 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average French pasta‑meal (≈174 kcal, 3.6 g sugar, 5.9 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 3.6 g salt per 100 g), this dish provides slightly more energy and protein, less sugar and salt, but higher saturated fat and lower fiber.

Ingredients

59,2% pâtes alimentaires (eau, semoule de blé dur, curcuma), 11,7% jambon cuit supérieur fumé (jambon de porc (Origine : France), sel, bouillon (viande de porc, os de porc), arômes naturels, antioxydant: acide ascorbique), eau, 7,1% Emmental (lait (Origine : France, Allemagne*)), 5,7% crème fraîche (lait (Origine: France, Allemagne*)), poudre de lait écrémé, farine de blé, huile de colza, sel, poivre. *selon approvisionnements. Traces éventuelles d'œufs, de moutarde et de soja. 170710921

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