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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the recipe relies on industrially processed ingredients such as refined oils, a vinegar-based dressing and added preservatives; the declared additives are E224 (potassium sulfite), E330 (citric acid) and E412 (guar gum).

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

With only 2.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low-sugar and suitable for diabetes management, while its 1.11 g of salt is moderate and lower than typical canned meals, making it a better choice for blood-pressure control but still requiring portion awareness.

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

Yes; the ingredient list includes mustard seeds and Dijon mustard, both of which trigger the mustard allergen and are highlighted in the allergen information.

Intermarché, Odyssée • 250 g

Salade au Thon Indienne

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade au Thon Indienne is a ready-to-eat canned tuna salad that combines tuna, vegetables, wheat and a light vinaigrette, classifying it as a composite one-dish meal. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, offering 126 kcal, 8.1 g protein, 6.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated) and 1.11 g salt per 100 g, with low sugars (2.1 g) but moderate fat. The formulation includes allergens (fish, celery, mustard, gluten) and the additives E224 (potassium sulfite), E330 (citric acid) and E412 (guar gum), which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal126 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates7.1 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned meals, this tuna salad contains less sugar (2.1 g vs 3.57 g), far less salt (1.11 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (126 kcal vs 175 kcal), while providing more protein (8.1 g vs 7.16 g) but slightly higher total fat (6.5 g vs 5.94 g).

Ingredients

_Thon_ (21 %), oignons, carottes, courgettes, eau, poivrons, blé, huile végétale (tournesol, colza), vinaigre d'alcool, sel, sucre, épices dont curry (0,4 %) (graines de _moutarde_), jus de citron concentré, ail, arôme naturel (_céleri_), _moutarde_ de Dijon (acidifiant : acide citrique, conservateur : disulfite de potassium), épaississant : gomme guar,

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