Why is Sel à l'ail classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines salt with dried garlic and other flavorings that have been mixed with an anti‑caking agent, listed as E55, to keep it free‑flowing. The presence of this food‑grade additive and the industrial dehydration process place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high salt content of this garlic salt affect people with hypertension or on a low‑sodium diet?

With 75 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides an extremely large amount of sodium; using even a small teaspoon can add several grams of salt, which can raise blood pressure and increase cardiovascular risk for people who need to limit sodium intake.

Is Sel à l'ail suitable for vegan, keto or halal diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived and contain no animal products, making the salt vegan and compatible with keto (very low carbs and fat). The anti‑caking agent E55 is a mineral additive that is generally considered halal, so the product can be used by those observing halal guidelines, provided no additional certification is required.

Ducros • 80g

Sel à l'ail

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Garlic flavored salt by Ducros, sold in 80 g packs in French supermarkets, is a condiment that belongs to the PNNS "Condiments" group. It is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) because it contains an anti‑caking additive (E55) alongside dehydrated herbs. Nutritionally it offers virtually no fat or sugars and a modest amount of protein, but its salt content is extremely high at 75 g per 100 g, which makes it unsuitable for low‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal80 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for plant‑based condiments, this garlic salt contains about 75 g of salt per 100 g, over 70 times the typical 1 g, while its sugar and fat levels are far below the category averages.

Ingredients

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