Why is Super green salad classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Super green salad is actually placed in NOVA group 3, meaning it is processed but not ultra‑processed; the label shows zero additives, so no additive list applies.

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

With 3.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the salad provides more carbohydrate than typical mixed salads, which can raise blood glucose levels for diabetics, while its 0.42 g of salt is slightly below the category average, offering a moderate impact for those managing hypertension.

Is the soybeans in Super green salad a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, edamame soybeans make up 15 % of the salad and soy is listed as an allergen, so individuals with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

M&S FOOD • 190g

SUPERGREEN SALAD WITH A FRUITY GINGER DRESSING

Mixed Salad

Product Insights

Super green salad is a ready‑to‑eat mixed‑vegetable salad marketed by M&S, featuring cucumber, edamame soybeans, apple‑ginger dressing and a variety of seeds, making it fully vegan and a source of protein. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, low fat (2.9 g), low saturated fat (0.4 g) and moderate salt (0.42 g) per 100 g, while offering high fiber (3.3 g) and a very high proportion of fruits, vegetables and legumes (≈84 %). The product is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating it is processed rather than ultra‑processed, and it contains no listed additives, though it does list apple, mustard and soybeans as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal66 kcal

Fat2.9 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates4.3 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Energetically it contains 66 kcal per 100 g, with sugar (3.9 g) far above the salad category average of 0.64 g, but its fat (2.9 g), saturated fat (0.4 g) and salt (0.42 g) are all lower than the typical mixed‑salad values, while fiber (3.3 g) and vegetable‑legume content (~84 %) markedly exceed the averages.

Ingredients

Cucumber (21%), Edamame Soybeans (15%), Apple and Ginger Dressing (12%), Apples (11%), Sugar Snap Peas (10%), Broccoli, Courgette, Peas, Spinach, Coriander, Golden Linseed, Hemp Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds. APPLE AND GINGER DRESSING: Concentrated Apple Juice, Water, Spinach, Ginger Purée, Lime Juice, Mint Infused Sunflower Oil, Salt, Mint, Cornflour, Dried Mustard, Vinegar, Garlic Purée, Lime Leaves, Mustard Husk, Cracked Black Pepper, Rapeseed Oil, Allspice, Turmeric.

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