Why is Taboule oriental pointe de menthe classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

It is made from ingredients that have been rehydrated, mixed and packaged as a ready‑to‑eat meal, which places it in NOVA 4; the only listed food additive is potassium sorbate, a preservative used to prevent mold growth.

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

With 4.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the product can raise blood‑glucose levels and should be consumed in moderation by people with diabetes, while its low salt (0.68 g/100 g) makes it acceptable for most hypertension‑friendly plans but the overall carbohydrate load still warrants caution.

Is Taboule oriental pointe de menthe suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the salad is vegan, but it contains durum‑wheat semolina and is marked as containing gluten, therefore it is not safe for a gluten‑free diet.

Carrefour • 1 kg

Taboule oriental pointe de menthe

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Taboule oriental pointe de menthe is a ready‑to‑eat oriental tabbouleh salad made mainly from rehydrated durum‑wheat semolina, vegetables and raisins, marketed by Carrefour. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C (the label claims B) and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed ready meal, with a mix of positives such as low saturated fat, modest fiber and low salt, and negatives including higher sugars, modest protein, the presence of potassium sorbate and gluten. The dish belongs to the Composite foods / One‑dish meals category, suitable for vegans but not for those avoiding gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal190 kcal

Fat6.6 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared salads, this tabbouleh contains slightly more fat (6.6 g vs 5.94 g) and sugar (4.8 g vs 3.57 g), markedly less salt (0.68 g vs 3.55 g), but also less protein (4.9 g vs 7.16 g) and a higher energy level (190 kcal vs 174.6 kcal).

Ingredients

Semoule de _blé_ dur réhydratée 67% (eau, semoule de _blé_ dur 31,9%), poivrons 9,5%, tomates 6,8%, huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, raisins secs sultanine 2,1% (raisins secs, huile de colza), menthe douce 1,8%, jus de citron 1,4%, huile d'olive vierge extra, oignons déshydratés 0,7%, sel, persil, cumin, paprika, ail, piment, carvi, thym, conservateur : sorbate de potassium. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque, soja, lait, œuf, céleri, poisson, crustacé, moutarde et autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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