Why is Sauce vinaigrette au vinaigre balsamique de Modène classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in the NOVA 3 category because the vinaigrette is made from refined vegetable oils, concentrated grape must, and industrially processed condiments such as Dijon mustard; the only listed food additive is citric acid (E330), which is used as an acidifier.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.63 g of salt per 100 ml, a typical serving of about 30 ml provides roughly 0.5 g of salt, which is close to one‑third of the WHO’s recommended maximum daily intake of 5 g and can contribute to elevated blood pressure in individuals who are sensitive to sodium.

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

Yes; the dressing contains Dijon mustard, which includes mustard seeds and is listed as an allergen, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this product.

kania • 500ml

Sauce vinaigrette au vinaigre balsamique de Modène

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce vinaigrette au vinaigre balsamique de Modène is a 500 ml bottled salad dressing that falls under the ‘Dressings and sauces’ subcategory of the PNNS ‘Fat and sauces’ group. In terms of nutrition, it receives a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food, offering the heart‑healthy benefits of extra‑virgin olive oil, rapeseed oil and balsamic vinegar while delivering a high saturated‑fat level and 1.63 g of salt per 100 ml. The formulation also contains mustard and sulphite‑preserved red‑wine vinegar, which may trigger allergic reactions, making it unsuitable for low‑salt, low‑fat or mustard‑sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal476 kcal

Fat51 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates2.9 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages, this balsamic vinaigrette provides far less sugar (2.5 g vs 10.95 g) and salt (1.63 g vs 5.02 g) per 100 ml, but its saturated fat (4.6 g) exceeds the typical level (2.14 g).

Ingredients

FR Sauce vinaigrette au vinaigre balsamique et à l'huile d'olive (10%). Ingrédients 40% huile de colza, 18% Aceto Balsamico di Modena - vinaigre balsamique de Modène (vinaigre de vin, moût de raisin concentré); eau, 10% huile d'olive vierge extra, vinaigre de vin rouge (contient sulfites), moutarde de Dijon (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant: acide citrique), sel, herbes de Provence, poivre. LIDL

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.