Why is Museau de porc classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients, including pork snout, modified potato starch, xanthan gum, carmine (E120), sodium nitrite (E250), citric acid (E330) and other flavors, creating a formulation that meets the criteria for ultra‑processed foods, which are assigned to NOVA group 4.

How does the fat and salt content in this pork‑snout salad affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 18 g of fat and 1.7 g of salt per 100 g, the salad contributes a high amount of saturated fat and a moderate salt level; while its low sugar (0.5 g) is suitable for blood‑glucose control, the fat and salt can raise cholesterol and blood‑pressure concerns, so it should be consumed sparingly by diabetic or hypertensive individuals.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes mustard (containing mustard seeds) and it is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this salad.

Saladinettes • 500gr

Museau de porc

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This product is a ready‑to‑eat pork‑snout salad, a composite prepared meal (PNNS group: one‑dish meals). Per 100 g it provides 201 kcal, 18 g fat (4.1 g saturated), 8.6 g protein, 0.7 g fiber, 1.7 g salt and low sugars (0.5 g). It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of D, reflecting its high fat and salt levels together with several additives such as carmine (E120), sodium nitrite (E250) and xanthan gum.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal201 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared salad, this pork‑snout salad contains markedly more fat and protein, considerably less sugar and salt, and provides about 15 % more calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

51 % museau de porc (pièces de tête de porc, eau, épices, sel, vinaigre d'alcool, dextrose, sucre, colorant : carmins, acidifiants : acide citrique, acide lactique, conservateurs : érythorbate de sodium, nitrite de sodium), légumes (12 % cornichons, 7,7 % oignon), eau, huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, épices, _moutarde_ (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), sel, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, épaississant : gomme xanthane,

84%

35%

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