Why is Au Coeur de la région Piémontaise classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad is labelled NOVA 4 because it is a pre-packaged, ready-to-eat meal that includes processed ingredients such as modified tapioca starch, guar gum, and a range of dressings; the label list shows four additives: E14xx (unspecified glazing agent), E161b (lutein colour), E224 (potassium metabisulphite as a preservative), and E412 (guar gum as a thickener).

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

With only 0.82 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a minimal impact on blood glucose, but its 0.91 g of salt per 100 g contributes about 15 % of the recommended daily limit, so people managing hypertension should consume it in moderation.

Is the tuna in Au Coeur de la région Piémontaise a concern for consumers with fish allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list clearly identifies tuna as a component, and the product is flagged for the fish allergen, so individuals allergic to fish should avoid this salad.

Petit Navire • 220 g

Au Coeur de la région Piémontaise

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Au Coeur de la région Piémontaise is a ready-to-eat composite salad (PNNS group: Composite foods) that combines potatoes, tuna, tomatoes and a mustard-based dressing. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, offering 6.8 g of protein and only 0.8 g of sugar per 100 g but relatively high total fat at 10 g and 0.9 g of saturated fat, while its salt content stands at 0.9 g per 100 g. The product contains fish, egg, mustard and sulphites allergens and includes additives E14xx, E161b, E224 and E412, delivering 315 kcal per 220 g serving.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal136 kcal

Energy567 kJ

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar prepared salads (sugar 3.58 g, fat 5.95 g, saturated fat 1.95 g, salt 3.54 g, energy 174.67 kcal per 100 g), this product provides much less sugar (0.82 g) and saturated fat (0.91 g) but contains more total fat (10 g) while its salt (0.91 g) and energy (315 kcal per 220 g serving) remain below the typical salt level but above the average calorie density.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre (26%), thon (23%), eau, tomates (12%), huile de colza, cornichons (3%) (cornichons, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, conservateur : disulfite de potassium), moutarde de Dijon (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), vinaigre d'alcool, moutarde à l'ancienne (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), amidon transformé de tapioca, ciboulette (0,6%), jaune d'oeuf en poudre, sucre, épaississants : gomme guar et farine de graines de caroube, sel, poivre, arôme, colorant : lutéine, extrait d'épice,

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