Why is Pate classified in NOVA group 3 and what processing steps contribute to this rating?

NOVA group 3 indicates a moderately processed product; the pâté is made by roasting mushrooms, blending them with cheese, cream and other ingredients, then cooking and packaging the mixture without the addition of artificial additives, which places it in this intermediate processing tier.

How does the sugar content in this pâté affect a diabetic diet?

With 3.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the pâté provides a modest amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels; people managing diabetes should count this sugar as part of their total daily carbohydrate allowance and consider portion size.

Is the milk present in the soft cheese and crème fraîche a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains full‑fat soft cheese, crème fraîche and single cream, all of which list milk as an allergen, so anyone with a dairy allergy should avoid this pâté.

Tesco

Pate

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑eat pâté sold in a pot, positioned in the “Fish, Meat & Eggs” PNNS group despite being vegetarian, containing roasted mushrooms, soft cheese, cream and egg. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed food, with 11.2 g fat, 4.9 g saturated fat, 1 g salt and 3.1 g sugars per 100 g, providing 145 kcal and 3.2 g protein. The formulation supplies a modest 0.97 g of fiber and 40 % fruits/vegetables/legumes, but the relatively high salt and saturated‑fat levels, together with milk and egg allergens, limit its suitability for low‑salt or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Fat11.2 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates7.5 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for its category, this pâté contains less fat (11.2 g vs 18.6 g), less saturated fat (4.9 g vs 6.8 g) and far less salt (1 g vs 3.5 g) per 100 g, but its sugar level is almost double the typical 1.6 g.

Ingredients

Roasted Mushrooms (24%) [Mushroom, Rapeseed Oil], Full Fat Soft Cheese (Milk) (17%), Water, Crème Fraîche (Milk), Single Cream (Milk), Onion, Lemon Juice, Rapeseed Oil, Tapioca Starch, Pasteurised Egg, Garlic Purée, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Mushroom Concentrate, Yeast Extract, Thyme, Rehydrated Potato, Porcini Mushroom, Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Lemon Juice Powder

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