Why is Dijon mustard with blackcurrant classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrially processed components such as added sugar, alcohol from the blackcurrant cream, a natural blackcurrant flavouring, and the colourant carmine (E120) derived from insects, alongside processed water, vinegar and salt, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 4.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the mustard contributes relatively little carbohydrate energy and thus has a modest impact on blood glucose levels, but its 5.1 g of salt per 100 g exceeds the average for condiments and can significantly add to daily sodium intake, potentially raising blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is this mustard suitable for a vegan diet or for consumers with common allergies?

The product is not vegan because it contains carmine (E120), an insect‑derived colourant, and it also lists mustard seeds and sulfites (from white wine) as ingredients, which are common allergens for some consumers.

Edmond Fallot • 205 g

Moutarde au cassis de Dijon

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Dijon mustard with blackcurrant is a savory condiment belonging to the Fat and sauces family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product that includes added sugar, alcohol and the insect-derived colourant carmine. While it offers low sugar, modest fat and high protein, it is high in salt and lacks fiber, making it a nutritionally mixed choice.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal162 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates4.6 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average condiments, this mustard has lower fat, saturated fat, sugar and calories, but slightly higher salt and substantially higher protein, while its fiber content is far below typical levels.

Ingredients

Eau, graines de _moutarde_, vin blanc (16 %) (avec _sulfites_), vinaigre, crème de cassis de Dijon (cassis, sucre, alcool) (5,4 %), sel, arôme naturel cassis, téguments de _moutarde_, sucre, colorant : carmin de cochenille.

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal162 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates4.6 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

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