Why is Maïs sauge 280 g classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad is marked as ultra-processed because it includes several manufactured ingredients such as added colza oil, alcohol vinegar, two types of mustard and thickeners; the thickeners are xanthan gum (E412) and guar gum (E415), which are listed as food additives.

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

With 4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes a modest amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should monitor portion size; however, its low salt level of 0.68 g per 100 g makes it suitable for hypertension management.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, mustard is one of the listed ingredients and appears in the allergen information, so anyone allergic to mustard should avoid this salad.

Bonduelle • 280 g

Maïs sauge 280g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Bonduelle's Maïs sauge 280 g is a ready-to-eat vegetable salad composed of sweet corn, cucumber, tomato, colza oil, rehydrated onion, alcohol vinegar, Dijon mustard, ancient mustard, sage and seasonings. It falls under the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups, carries a Nutri-Score of A, but is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to added oils, vinegars, mustards and thickeners, delivering 101 kcal, 6 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 4 g sugars, 0.68 g salt and 2 g protein per 100 g, with moderate fiber and a high vegetable content (98%). The salad contains allergens such as celery, crustaceans, eggs, fish, gluten, milk, and mustard, and includes the additives E412 (xanthan gum) and E415 (guar gum), which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal101 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared salads, this salad provides slightly more fat (6 g vs 5.94 g) and sugar (4 g vs 3.57 g) per 100 g, but far less salt (0.68 g vs 3.55 g), saturated fat (0.5 g vs 1.94 g), calories (101 kcal vs 174.58 kcal), carbohydrates (9 g vs 23 g) and protein (2 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Maïs doux 43%, concombres 23%, tomates 20%, huile de colza, oignons réhydratés, vinaigre d'alcool, MOUTARDE de Dijon, MOUTARDE à l'ancienne, sauge 0,8%, sel, épaississants : gomme de xanthane et gomme de guar. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant également : lait, œuf, céleri, poisson, gluten, crustacé, soja et fruits à coque.

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