Why is Concombre fromage blc 320 g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad combines several industrially processed components such as pasteurised cheese, cream, fresh cream, egg powder and a xanthan‑gum thickener (additive E415); the presence of these refined ingredients and additives places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

The product’s sugar level is low (2 g per 100 g), which is generally acceptable for diabetes management, but its salt content is moderate to high (0.83 g per 100 g), which can contribute to elevated blood pressure and may need to be limited by hypertensive individuals.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains dairy (white cheese, cream) and egg powder; it is not keto‑friendly due to its 3 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of sugars per 100 g; it is not gluten‑free as traces of gluten are listed; halal suitability cannot be confirmed because the animal‑derived ingredients are not specified as halal.

Bonduelle • 320 g

Concombre fromage blc 320g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Bonduelle's 320 g prepared cucumber salad with white cheese and chives is sold in Carrefour across Belgium, France and Luxembourg. It belongs to the fruits‑and‑vegetables group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, offering about 86 kcal, 7.5 g fat, 1.3 g saturated fat, 0.83 g salt and 2 g sugars per 100 g. While the product provides a high share of cucumber (≈79 %) and overall vegetable content (≈88 %), the added dairy, egg powder and multiple allergens increase its fat and salt levels, making it unsuitable for vegan or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal86 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates3 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared‑salad baseline, this product contains markedly more fat (7.5 g vs 1.4 g) and saturated fat (1.3 g vs 0.31 g), slightly higher salt (0.83 g vs 0.74 g), but considerably less sugar, fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Concombres 79%, huile de colza, eau, FROMAGE blanc 40% de matières grasses 2,5% (LAIT pasteurisé, CREME pasteurisée, ferments LACTIQUES), CREME fraîche (crème de LAIT pasteurisé, ferments LACTIQUES), sel, vinaigre d'alcool, ciboulette 0,8%, purée d'ail, MOUTARDE de Dijon, persil, OEUF en poudre, épaississant : gomme de xanthane. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant également: gluten, crustacé, poisson, céleri, soja, fruits à coque.

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