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

The salad is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines many ingredients that have been refined or industrially modified, such as maltodextrin, modified corn starch, and a blended oil, and it uses additives to stabilize texture and extend shelf life; the label lists xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener and an E14xx preservative, both typical of NOVA 4 foods.

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

With 0.98 g of salt per 100 g, the salad provides less sodium than the average prepared salad (3.55 g per 100 g), making it a comparatively lower‑salt option, though individuals monitoring blood pressure should still count it toward their daily sodium limit.

Is the egg‑yolk powder in this salad a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes; the ingredient list includes egg‑yolk powder, which is a known egg allergen, so the product is not safe for anyone with an egg allergy and must be avoided or substituted.

U • 250 g

Salade thon piémontaise pêché à la ligne boîte de 250g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade thon piémontaise pêché à la ligne is a ready‑to‑eat tuna‑and‑potato salad packaged in a 250 g metal bowl, classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; it provides 8.7 g of protein per 100 g but also contains 15 g of fat and 0.98 g of salt, while sugars are low at 0.7 g. The tuna is sourced sustainably (MSC certified, line‑caught), yet the formulation includes additives such as xanthan gum (E415) and an E14xx preservative, and it lists egg, fish and mustard as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal193 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates5.3 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared salads, this product has roughly double the fat (15 g vs 5.9 g) and slightly more calories (193 kcal vs 175 kcal), but its sugar (0.7 g) and salt (0.98 g) are well below the category averages of 3.6 g and 3.6 g respectively.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre 27.2%, THON listao (katsuwonus pelamis) 23%, eau, huile de colza, carottes 6.6%, poivrons rouges 6.2%, jaune d'OEUF en poudre, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, ciboulette 0.6%, sucre, arôme naturel de MOUTARDE, épaississant : gomme xanthane, maltodextrine de maïs, amidon transformé de maïs, curcuma. Traces éventuelles de céréales contenant du gluten et lait.

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