Why is LE BON PARIS a l'etouffee sans nitrite classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ham undergoes multiple processing steps, including cooking, chopping, mixing with a water-based broth, and packaging, which places it in NOVA group 4; its additives are a small amount of added salt, sugar, natural flavourings and the antioxidant vitamin C (E300).

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a minimal impact on blood glucose and is suitable for diabetic monitoring, but the 1.8 g of salt per 100 g contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake and may be problematic for people with hypertension.

Is the pork ham in this product a concern for people with pork allergies or who avoid pork for religious reasons?

Yes, the primary ingredient is fresh pork ham and the formulation also contains pork skin and pork bones, making it unsuitable for anyone allergic to pork or for those who avoid pork for halal, kosher, or vegetarian diets.

Herta, Le Bon Paris • 70 g

LE BON PARIS à l'étouffée sans nitrite

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Product Insights

LE BON PARIS a l'etouffee sans nitrite is a French-produced cooked pork ham packaged in a plastic tray, belonging to the processed meat segment of the PNNS groups (Fish, Meat, Eggs). It carries a Nutri-Score of C, falls in NOVA group 4, and is nitrite-free, offering low sugar (0.5 g) and modest fat, while its salt content (1.8 g) is still relatively high for a processed meat. The product provides a high protein content (20 g per 100 g) but its ultra-processed nature and added sodium and small amounts of sugar limit its healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal105 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average processed meat, this ham contains about one-third the sugar (0.5 g vs 1.56 g), roughly half the salt (1.8 g vs 3.5 g), about 9% more protein (20 g vs 18.4 g) and only around 40% of the typical energy (106 kcal vs 255 kcal).

Ingredients

jambon frais de porc, bouillon (eau, couennes de porc, oignons, os de porc, carottes, sel, persil, ail, clous de girofle, poivre, laurier), sel, sucre, arômes naturels, antioxydant: acide ascorbique

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