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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because it includes several industrially processed components such as modified potato starch, pork gelatin, dextrose, and a blend of preservatives and thickeners; the label lists additives E14xx (flavouring), E415 (xanthan gum) and E428 (ionic cellulose), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

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

The salad provides only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, well below the category average and unlikely to raise blood glucose significantly, but it contains 1 g of salt per 100 g (about 10 g in a 500 g pack), contributing a notable portion of the recommended daily sodium limit and should be limited for hypertension.

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

Yes, mustard is listed as an ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen; anyone diagnosed with a mustard allergy should avoid this salad because even small amounts can trigger reactions.

U • 500 g

Salade piémontaise au jambon - 500g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade piémontaise au jambon is a 500 g pre‑packed French potato‑and‑ham salad produced in France and sold at U supermarkets. It falls under the Composite foods (one‑dish meals) group and carries a Nutri‑Score of C, with moderate fat (6.5 g), low sugars (0.5 g), 4.3 g protein and a relatively low salt level of 1 g per 100 g. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains additives such as E14xx, E415 (xanthan gum) and E428, plus allergens egg and mustard.

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 the average prepared‑salad category, this salad contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (1 g vs 3.55 g) but slightly more fat (6.5 g vs 5.94 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, OEUF 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'OEUF en poudre, ciboulette déshydratée, épaississant : gomme xanthane, poivre. traces éventuelles de céleri, céréales contenant du gluten, crustacés, graines de sésame, lait et poissons

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