Why does Olives vertes picholines receive a Nutri‑Score of E and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a Nutri‑Score of E because its high salt level (3.4 g per 100 g) generates many negative points, while it lacks positive contributors such as fruits, vegetables, or legumes and provides modest protein. The only listed additives are E300 (ascorbic acid) and E330 (citric acid), which act as an antioxidant and an acidifier respectively.

How does the salt level in these olives affect people with hypertension or a low‑sodium diet?

With 3.4 g of salt per 100 g, the olives contribute a significant portion of the daily recommended sodium limit (about 2 g of sodium or 5 g of salt). Consuming them regularly can raise blood pressure and may not be suitable for individuals managing hypertension or following a low‑sodium dietary plan.

Is Olives vertes picholines suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, the ingredient list, green olives, water, Mediterranean sea salt, citric acid and ascorbic acid, contains no animal‑derived components, making the product fully compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

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Olives vertes picholines

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Olives vertes picholines are whole green olives from France, packed in a glass jar for retail. They belong to the salty‑snack family (PNNS groups: Salty snacks and Salty and fatty products), carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified in the NOVA 3 processing tier. Nutritionally, the olives are low in sugar and saturated fat but contain a relatively high amount of salt (3.4 g per 100 g) and moderate total fat, while providing modest fiber and protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal164 kcal

Fat16.4 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar pickled olive products, this jar offers lower total fat (16.4 g vs 18.9 g), lower saturated fat (2.8 g vs 5.8 g) and far less sugar (0.09 g vs 2.63 g), but its salt content (3.4 g) exceeds the typical 2.9 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Olives Picholines vertes de France (origine Bassin Méditerranéen), eau, gros sel de Méditerranée, acidifiant : acide citrique, anti-oxydant : acide ascorbique.

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