Why is Salade Italienne au thon classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA 4 because it is a ready-to-eat canned/frozen meal that involves multiple industrial processing steps and contains several additives, including guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415), a paprika extract colour (E160c) and a generic colour additive (E14xx).

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

With 2.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the salad is low in sugar and thus has limited impact on blood glucose, but the 1.4 g of salt per 100 g approaches half of the WHO's recommended maximum for a single serving and may raise sodium intake for people with hypertension, so portion control is advised.

Is the tuna in Salade Italienne au thon a potential allergen for individuals with fish allergies?

Yes, the main protein source is tuna (listao), which is a fish product; therefore the salad should be avoided by anyone who has a fish allergy.

Aldi, Les Doris • 280 g e

Salade Italienne au thon

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade Italienne au thon is a ready-to-eat composite food classified as a One-dish meal, featuring tuna, potatoes and a variety of vegetables. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of several additives such as guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415), paprika extract (E160c) and an unspecified colour (E14xx). While it offers a decent protein level of 7.5 g per 100 g and low sugars, its salt content of 1.4 g per 100 g is moderate and the overall nutritional profile is less favorable than fresh alternatives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal56 kcal

Fat1.2 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared salad, this product contains less sugar (2.3 g vs 3.57 g) and lower salt (1.4 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, while providing slightly more protein (7.5 g vs 7.16 g) and likely less fat.

Ingredients

Thon listao , pommes de terre, eau, tomates, haricot vert, carottes , poivrons, oignon, vinaigre de vin rouge, vin blanc, sel, vinaigre d’alcool, amidon transformé de maïs, sucre, olives noires, huile de colza, épaississants (gomme guar, gomme xanthane), piment fort, basilic, cannelle, colorant (extrait de paprika

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