Why is Carottes rapees echalote 110g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad undergoes cooking, shredding, and the addition of oil, vinegar, mustard, thickeners and antioxidants, which places it in NOVA group 4; its additive list includes antioxidant E300 (ascorbic acid), thickening agents E415 (xanthane gum) and E412 (guar gum), as well as a miscellaneous E14xx additive.

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

With 5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited by people managing diabetes, while its 0.7 g of salt is moderate and may contribute to elevated blood pressure in hypertensive individuals, so portion control is recommended.

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

Yes, the product contains Dijon mustard, which includes mustard seeds; anyone allergic to mustard should avoid this salad.

Bonduelle • 110 g

Carottes rapees echalote 110g

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑eat grated carrot salad seasoned with shallots and parsley, belonging to the fruits and vegetables group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with relatively low calories (70 kcal per 100 g) and low saturated fat but higher total fat and sugar than typical prepared carrots. It also contains several allergens, including mustard, milk, egg, fish and crustaceans, so consumers with these sensitivities should avoid it.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal70 kcal

Fat4 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared vegetable product, this salad contains about three times more fat (4 g vs 1.4 g) and 40 % more sugar (5 g vs 3.6 g), while its salt (0.7 g) is slightly below the typical 0.73 g and its calorie count (70 kcal) is lower than the average 83 kcal.

Ingredients

Carottes (77%), eau, échalote (4.5%), huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, persil (0.8%), sel, sucre, MOUTARDE de Dijon (eau, graines de MOUTARDE, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), amidon transformé de pomme de terre, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, épaississants : gomme xanthane - gomme guar, purée d'ail, arômes naturels. Fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant également : gluten, lait, œuf, céleri, poisson, crustacé, fruits à coque, soja

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