Why is Mint Tabouleh classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes industrially prepared components such as pre‑cooked durum‑wheat semolina, concentrated tomato paste, concentrated lemon juice and natural flavorings (mint and other aromas). These ingredients are manufactured and added to the salad, which moves it beyond a simple combination of raw foods.

How does the salt content of this tabbouleh affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.95 g of salt per 100 g, a standard serving of 150 g contributes about 1.4 g of salt, which is over half of the World Health Organization's recommended daily limit of 2 g. People managing high blood pressure should monitor portion size to avoid exceeding their daily salt allowance.

Is this product suitable for a vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diet?

The salad contains only plant‑based ingredients, so it is vegan‑friendly. However, it includes durum‑wheat semolina, which provides gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet. Its carbohydrate content of 21 g per 100 g is also too high for a strict keto regimen.

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Taboulé à la menthe 730g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Mint tabbouleh is a pre-packed Mediterranean salad made with fresh tomatoes, onions, red pepper, mint, olive oil and cooked durum-wheat semolina, sold in a 730 g pack. It falls under the composite foods / one-dish meals group, carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed), reflecting the presence of added flavorings and a pre-cooked grain base. Per 100 g it provides 124 kcal, low fat (2.3 g) and low sugars (2.8 g), but a moderate salt level of 0.95 g and modest protein (3.8 g), and it contains gluten from the semolina.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat2.3 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal, this tabbouleh contains markedly less fat, saturated fat, sugar, salt and calories, but also provides less protein.

Ingredients

1 boîte de garniture 550g : Tomates fraîches 60%*, eau, oignons 8.6%*, poivrons rouges 2.8%*, huile d'olive vierge (2% du poids net total), menthe 2.3%*, double concentré de tomates, sel, persil, jus concentré de citron, arôme naturel de menthe avec autres arômes naturels, jus concentré de carottes, poivre.*Pourcentages exprimés sur la boîte de garniture.1 sachet de semoule de blé dur précuite 180g

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