Why is Le Bon Paris à l'Étouffée sans nitrite classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The ham is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation includes processed ingredients such as a broth made from pork by‑products, added salt, a natural flavouring and the antioxidant vitamin C (E300), which are typical of ultra‑processed meat products.

How does the salt content in this ham affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, the ham contributes a significant portion of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so people managing hypertension should limit consumption or balance it with low‑salt foods throughout the day.

Based on the ingredients, is this ham suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is made from fresh pork ham and pork broth, so it is not vegan, vegetarian, or halal for those who avoid pork; it contains no added sugars or grains, making it naturally low in carbs and compatible with a keto diet, and it does not list any gluten‑containing ingredients, so it can be considered gluten‑free.

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Le Bon Paris à l'Étouffée sans nitrite

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Product Insights

Le Bon Paris à l'Étouffée sans nitrite is a French-cooked white ham classified under the processed meat group. Per 100 g it provides 20 g of protein, low fat (2.5 g) and sugars (0.5 g), but its salt level is relatively high at 1.8 g, giving it 105 kcal of energy, a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The product is high in protein and low in sugar and fat, yet the elevated salt and presence of additive E300 (ascorbic acid) and natural flavouring reduce its overall nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

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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 far less fat (2.5 g vs 18.58 g) and sugar (0.5 g vs 1.56 g) and about half the typical salt content (1.8 g vs 3.52 g).

Ingredients

Jambon frais de porc, Bouillon (eau couennes de porc, oignons, os de porc, carottes, sel, persil, ail, clou de girofle, poivre, laurier), Sel Sucre, Arôme naturel (présence naturelle de polyphénols), Antioxydant: acide ascorbique.

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210 g e (6 tranches)