Why is the Sauce Vinaigrette au vinaigre de vin de Bordeaux & Piment d'Espelette classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dressing is made by blending refined sunflower oil, vinegar, water and spices, then adding preservatives and stabilisers, which constitutes industrial processing that places it in NOVA 4. Its label lists the additive E228 (potassium metabisulfite) as a preservative and E414 (xanthan gum) as a stabiliser.

How does the high fat and saturated fat content affect a heart‑healthy diet?

With 51 g of total fat and 5.2 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, the dressing contributes a large amount of calories and saturated fatty acids that can raise LDL cholesterol; therefore it should be used sparingly and balanced with foods low in saturated fat to maintain heart health.

Is this vinaigrette suitable for vegan or keto diets?

Yes, the product contains no animal‑derived ingredients, making it vegan‑friendly, and its carbohydrate content is very low (0.7 g per 100 ml) while providing a high fat level, which aligns with the macronutrient profile of a ketogenic diet, though portion control is advised due to its calorie density.

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Sauce Vinaigrette au vinaigre de vin de Bordeaux & Piment d'Espelette

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Product Insights

Sauce Vinaigrette au vinaigre de vin de Bordeaux & Piment d'Espelette is a ready‑to‑use salad dressing that belongs to the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces family. It delivers 51 g of fat, 5.2 g of saturated fat and 2.2 g of salt per 100 ml, giving it a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA classification of 4, while its sugar content is low at 0.5 g. The product contains the allergens mustard and sulfites, includes the additives E228 (preservative) and E414 (stabiliser), and is packaged in a recyclable plastic bottle with a plastic cap.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal469 kcal

Fat51 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salad dressing, this vinaigrette contains far more fat (51 g vs 12 g) and saturated fat (5.2 g vs 2.1 g), but markedly less sugar (0.5 g vs 11 g) and lower salt (2.2 g vs 5 g) per 100 ml.

Ingredients

Huile de tournesol, vinaigre de vin de Bordeaux (32,5%) (dont conservateur E228 et stabilisant E414), eau, moutarde de Dijon (graines de moutarde, vinaigre, eau, sel), sel, piment d'Espelette (0,75%).

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal469 kcal

Fat51 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

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