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

The sandwich is made from refined ingredients such as processed bread, smoked salmon, and a yogurt‑based sauce, and includes two listed food additives: E300 (ascorbic acid) as a flour treatment agent and E415 (xanthan gum) as a thickener, which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this sandwich affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the sandwich provides lower sugar than the average sandwich but still contributes to daily carbohydrate intake, while its salt content is about half the typical sandwich level; diabetics should account for the sugars within their overall carb budget, and people with hypertension should consider the salt contribution within their daily limit of 5 g.

Is the smoked salmon in this sandwich a concern for individuals with fish allergies?

Yes, the product lists fish as an allergen, and the smoked salmon component contains Atlantic salmon that can trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to fish proteins.

Bon App', Carrefour • 130 g

CLASSIC' Saumon Salade

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The CLASSIC' Saumon Salade is a smoked salmon and lettuce sandwich made with whole‑grain bread, available in French Carrefour stores. It belongs to the Composite foods (sandwiches) family, carries a Nutri‑Score B label (computed as grade C) and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. Per 100 g it delivers 8.7 g protein and 4.1 g fiber, but also contains 1.4 g salt and 7.8 g fat, and lists allergens such as gluten, fish, eggs, milk and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal213 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sandwiches, this product is lower in sugars, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, while offering higher fiber but less protein.

Ingredients

Pain de mie complet 55% (farine complète de _blé_, eau, huile de colza, sucre, farine de _blé_, _gluten de blé_, levure, sel, agent de traitement de la farine : acide ascorbique), _saumon_ fumé 24% (_saumon_ atlantique Salmo salar fumé, sel), sauce au _yaourt_ (eau, huile de colza, _yaourt_ 2,6%, vinaigre d'alcool, amidon de maïs, sucre, sel, jaune d'_œuf_, épaississant : gomme xanthane, poivre), salade laitue iceberg 8,7%. Peut contenir des traces de moutarde, graine de sésame, de soja et d'autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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