Why is Salade façon Auvergnate classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad is deemed ultra‑processed because its ingredients undergo several industrial steps such as pasteurisation of the Fourme d’Ambert cheese, rehydration of onions, and the inclusion of a natural flavouring; although the label lists zero additives, the processed cheese, mustard and flavouring agents are considered processing aids that contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

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

With only 3 g of sugars per 100 g, the salad is relatively low in simple carbohydrates, making it a reasonable choice for blood‑glucose management, and its 0.64 g of salt per 100 g is well below the average for prepared meals, which helps keep sodium intake within recommended limits for hypertension.

Is Salade façon Auvergnate suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

The salad is not vegan because it contains Fourme d’Ambert cheese made from pasteurised cow’s milk, and it is not gluten‑free due to possible cross‑contamination with gluten in the production line; its carbohydrate level (16 g per 100 g) is also higher than typical keto thresholds, so it does not fit a strict keto plan.

Bonduelle • 250 g

Salade façon Auvergnate 250g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade façon Auvergnate 250 g is a ready‑to‑eat composite food that falls under the One‑dish meals category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A but is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with a relatively high fat content (12 g per 100 g) while keeping sugars low (3 g) and salt modest (0.64 g), and it provides a good amount of fiber (5 g). The salad contains dairy cheese, mustard and traces of gluten, celery, crustaceans, egg, fish, nuts and soy, so it is vegetarian but not suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑allergic diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal210 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared salads, this product has about double the fat and calories, far less sugar and salt, markedly higher fiber, and a protein level that matches the category norm.

Ingredients

Lentilles vertes cuites 47%, carottes 12%, butternut 11%, huile de colza, FOURME d'Ambert AOP* au LAIT pasteurisé 7% (LAIT de vache pasteurisé, sel, présure, ferments LACTIQUES et d'affinage, chlorure de calcium), oignons réhydratés, vinaigre d'alcool, persil 1,5%, échalote, MOUTARDE de Dijon, sel, arôme naturel. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant également : gluten, céleri, crustacé, oeuf, soja, fruits à coque, poisson.*Appellation d'Origine Protégée.

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