Why is Concombres au yaourt classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from a mix of ingredients that are heavily formulated, including vegetable oil, modified starch, and several food‑industry additives, which places it in NOVA group 4. The label lists the additives E270 (lactic acid), E202 (potassium sorbate) and E415 (xanthan gum) among others, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Concombres au yaourt affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2 g of sugars per 100 g, the salad is relatively low in sugar and can fit into a diabetic meal plan when portioned appropriately. Its salt level of 0.73 g per 100 g is moderate and lower than many ready‑made salads, but people monitoring sodium for hypertension should still consider the total daily intake.

Is the egg yolk powder in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes. The ingredient list includes egg yolk powder, and the allergen information explicitly flags egg as a potential allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this salad.

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Concombres au yaourt 300g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Concombres au yaourt is a ready-to-eat cucumber salad classified as a Composite food within the one-dish meals group. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and is placed in NOVA group 4, offering low sugars (2 g per 100 g), low saturated fat (0.5 g) and modest calories (77 kcal) while providing 1.1 g of protein and 1.1 g of fiber. The product is ultra-processed, contains several additives (E270, E202, E415), and lists egg, milk and mustard among its allergens, with a moderate salt level of 0.73 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal77 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates2.4 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared salads, this cucumber-yogurt salad contains less sugar, salt and calories, slightly more fat, but considerably less protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Concombres 70%, yaourt 15% (dont lait), huile de colza, eau, moutarde de Dijon (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), vinaigre d'alcool, jus de citron à base de concentré, sel, acidifiant : acide lactique, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, ciboulette déshydratée 0,19%, épaississant : gomme xanthane, conservateur : sorbate de potassium, jaune d'œuf en poudre, poivre, sirop de glucose. Peut contenir céleri, céréales contenant du gluten, crustacés, fruits à coque, graines de sésame, poissons et soja.

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