Why is Salade au thon méditerranéenne classified as ultra processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the ingredients have been industrially transformed and combined with added oil, seasonings and a food‑style thickener; the only listed additive is guar gum (E412), a plant based thickening agent.

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

With 1.6 g of sugars and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the salad is relatively low in both compared with many ready meals, so it can fit into a controlled carbohydrate plan and a moderate sodium diet, but portion control remains important.

Is the tuna in this salad a concern for people with fish allergy?

Yes, tuna (Euthynnus pelamis) is a main ingredient and the allergen tag highlights fish, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this product.

Odyssée • 250 g

Salade au thon méditerranéenne

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Product Insights

The Mediterranean tuna salad is a 250 g canned ready meal from the Odyssée brand, sold at Intermarché in France, and combines pre cooked rice, tuna, colza oil and a mix of vegetables such as red pepper, carrots, corn and peas. It delivers 106 kcal, 8.4 g of protein, 2.4 g of fiber and 3.7 g of fat per 100 g, with low saturated fat (0.3 g) and low sugars (1.6 g) but a moderate salt level of 1.1 g, earning a Nutri-Score of C and a NOVA 4 ultra processed classification. While it provides a convenient source of protein and fiber, the added oil, salt and the presence of guar gum mean it is not a clean label option for those seeking minimally processed foods.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal106 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates8.6 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared salads, this product contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and energy while offering more protein and fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Riz précuit huilé 27% (eau, riz, huile de Colza), thon (Euthynnus Pelamis) 24%, huile de colza, poivrons rouges 7%, carottes 6,7%, maïs 5,8%, petits pois 5,2 %, eau, tomates 3,6%, oignons 2,4%, cornichons 1,8%, vinaigre d’alcool, olives noires 1,5% (olives, sel), sel, épaississant (gomme guar), poivre, arôme naturel

84%

35%

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