Why is Salade Piémontaise au jambon supérieur classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines multiple processed ingredients such as cooked potatoes, cooked ham, added oils, starches and a range of emulsifiers and preservatives; its label lists three additives: E14xx (a preservative), E415 (xanthan gum used as a thickener) and E428 (modified starch).

How does the salt content in this salad affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1 g of salt per 100 g, the salad provides a moderate amount of sodium; for someone managing high blood pressure, it contributes roughly 17 % of the recommended daily limit of 5 g, so consumption should be balanced with lower‑salt foods throughout the day.

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

Yes, mustard is listed as an ingredient and highlighted as an allergen, so individuals with a mustard allergy should avoid the salad to prevent allergic reactions.

U • 300 g

Salade Piémontaise au jambon supérieur - 300g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade Piémontaise au jambon supérieur is a ready‑to‑eat French potato‑and‑ham salad that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing additives such as E14xx (preservative), E415 (xanthan gum) and E428 (modified starch), and it lists eggs and mustard as allergens. Nutritionally, the salad offers modest protein (4.3 g/100 g) and fiber (2.1 g/100 g) while keeping sugars, saturated fat and calories low, but its salt level (1 g/100 g) is moderate and the overall fat content (6.5 g/100 g) exceeds the category average.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates8.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared salads, this product contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g), salt (1 g vs 3.55 g) and calories (115 kcal vs 174 kcal), but its total fat is slightly higher (6.5 g vs 5.94 g) and its protein lower (4.3 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Pomme de terre cuite 52%, tomate 10%, jambon cuit supérieur 10% [jambon de porc, eau, sel, dextrose, gélatine de porc, bouillon (dont acérola), ferments], eau, huile de colza, ŒUF dur 4%, cornichon 3% (cornichon, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), vinaigre d'alcool, sel, amidon transformé de pomme de terre, moutarde (eau, graines de MOUTARDE, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jaune d' ŒUF en poudre, ciboulette déshydratée, épaississant : gomme xanthane, poivre. Traces éventuelles de céleri, céréales contenant du gluten, crustacés, graines de sésame, lait et poissons. Origines : Pomme de terre, oeuf : Europe - Tomates : Afrique et/ou Asie et/ou Europe* - Viande de porc : France - Cornichon : Europe / non Europe. * Selon les approvisionnements.

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