Why is Vinaigrette à la Moutarde à l'ancienne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dressing is made from water, rapeseed oil, mustard, vinegars, sugar, modified corn starch and several functional ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It includes the additives potassium metabisulfite (E224), citric acid (E330), xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, and beta‑carotene (E160a) for coloration.

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

With only about 0.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the dressing adds minimal carbohydrate load for diabetics, but its 2.3 g of salt per 100 g still contributes a notable portion of the daily sodium limit, so people managing hypertension should use it sparingly.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy or sulfite sensitivity?

Yes. The dressing contains mustard seeds and mustard paste, which are listed allergens, and it also includes sulfites from potassium metabisulfite and wine vinegar; both can trigger reactions in individuals allergic to mustard or sensitive to sulfites.

Bouton d'or, Les Mousquetaires, Sélection des Mousquetaires • 500 ml

Vinaigrette à la Moutarde à l'ancienne 500ml

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Vinaigrette à la Moutarde à l'ancienne is a 500 ml mustard‑based salad dressing marketed under the Bouton d’or/Les Mousquetaires label. It belongs to the Dressings and sauces PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D, is classified as NOVA 4, and delivers high fat (≈27 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (≈2.3 g per 100 g) while containing very little sugar (≈0.6 g per 100 g). Although it offers a rich mustard flavor, its ultra‑processed formulation with several additives (E224, E330, E415, E160a) and elevated calorie density make it less suitable for low‑calorie or low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal255 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates3.1 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salad dressing (about 12 g fat, 5 g salt and 11 g sugars per 100 g), this vinaigrette provides roughly double the fat and 10 % more calories, but only a fraction of the sugar and about half the salt.

Ingredients

Eau, huile de colza 25%, moutarde de Dijon (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), vinaigre de vin (dont sulfites), moutarde à l'ancienne 4% (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, conservateur : disulfite de potassium (sulfites), acidifiant : acide citrique), sel, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, amidon modifié de maïs, épaississant : gomme xanthane, colorant: E160a.

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