Why is colza oil salad dressing classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because the formulation combines many refined ingredients such as modified starch, xanthan gum, colourants and reconstituted skimmed milk, and it includes the following additives: E224 (potassium metabisulfite), E330 (citric acid), E415 (xanthan gum), E160c (paprika extract), E161b (lutein) and an unspecified sweetener or processing agent under the E14xx code.

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

With 2.4 g of salt per 100 ml, a single serving provides roughly 48 % of the recommended maximum daily intake of 5 g, which can raise blood pressure and is therefore unsuitable for people who need to limit sodium.

Is the skimmed milk in this sauce a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product contains reconstituted skimmed milk, so it is not safe for individuals with a dairy allergy and may cause symptoms for those who are lactose intolerant.

Groupe Avril, Lesieur • 500ml

sauce salade à l’huile de colza

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Colza oil salad dressing is a 500 ml ready-to-use vinaigrette produced by Groupe Avril/Lesieur and falls within the “Dressings and sauces” group of the French PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, offering low sugar (2.5 g per 100 ml) and low saturated fat (1.2 g per 100 ml) but a relatively high total fat content of about 16 g per 100 ml and a salt level of 2.4 g per 100 ml, which is considered high. The product also contains allergens such as milk, mustard and sulphites, includes several additives (E224, E330, E415, E160c, E161b) and is packaged in a recyclable plastic bottle with a plastic seal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal181 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates5.2 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pre‑packed salad dressing (10.9 g sugar, 12 g total fat, 2.1 g saturated fat and 5.0 g salt per 100 ml), this colza‑oil vinaigrette contains far less sugar (2.5 g) and saturated fat (1.2 g), more total fat (≈16 g) and a still high salt level of 2.4 g.

Ingredients

Eau, huile de colza (16%), vinaigres, lait écrémé reconstitué, moutarde de Dijon 5% (eau, graine moutarde, vinaigre, sel, antioxydant : disulfite de potassium, acidifiant : acide citrique), sucre, amidon modifié, sel, jus de citron concentré, épaississant : gomme xanthane, colorants : lutéine et extrait de paprika, arôme.

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