Why is Beetroot & Feta classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and which ingredients drive this rating?

The NOVA 3 label reflects the inclusion of processed components such as pickled beetroot, a mint dip made with Greek‑style yogurt, crème fraîche, cornflour, lemon juice, vinegars and refined vegetable oils; these steps go beyond simple preparation but stop short of the extensive additives found in ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Beetroot & Feta influence a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The salad’s sugar content is low (3.6 g per 100 g), making it relatively safe for blood‑glucose control, while its salt (0.55 g per 100 g) is moderate and below the average for prepared salads, so it can fit within a hypertension‑friendly plan if overall daily sodium intake is monitored.

Can people following vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets safely eat Beetroot & Feta?

No; the product contains dairy (feta cheese, yogurt, crème fraîche) so it is not vegan, includes spelt and wheat‑derived ingredients that introduce gluten, and its carbohydrate level (13.7 g per 100 g) exceeds typical keto limits, making it unsuitable for those diets.

Marks & Spencers

Beetroot & Feta

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Beetroot & Feta is a vegetable-based prepared salad that falls under the fruits and vegetables PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 3, indicating moderate processing due to ingredients such as pickled beetroot, a mint‑flavored dairy dip and added vegetable oils. While it offers a good protein boost (5.5 g per 100 g) and respectable fiber (3.8 g), it also contains moderate fat (5.6 g), saturated fat (2.2 g) and allergens including gluten and milk, which may limit suitability for some diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal64 kcal

Fat5.6 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates13.7 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared salad, Beetroot & Feta contains markedly more fat (5.6 g vs 1.4 g) and protein (5.5 g vs 3.8 g), while its sugar (3.6 g), salt (0.55 g) and fiber (3.8 g) are close to or below typical levels.

Ingredients

Pickled Beetroot and Mint Dip (26%) (Cannellini Beans · Beetroot · Honey · Crème Fraîche (Milk) · Greek Style Yogurt (Milk) · Lemon Juice · Balsamic Vinegar · White Wine Vinegar · Olive Oil · Mint · Sea Salt · Garlic Purée) · Cooked Quinoa (Water · Quinoa Seeds) · Beetroot (12%) · Cooked Spelt (Water · Spelt (Wheat)) · Cooked Wild Rice (Water · Wild Rice) · Carrots · Feta Cheese (Milk) (8%) · Spinach · Olive Oil · Lemon Juice · Sea Salt · Garlic Purée · Ground Black Pepper.

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