Why is Salade chou blanc et carottes râpée coleslaw classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it undergoes multiple industrial steps, including shredding, blending with refined sunflower oil, adding cheese, egg yolk and mustard, and incorporating a thickening agent; the only listed additive is the food‑grade thickener xanthane gum (E415).

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

With 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the product contributes modestly to daily sugar intake, which may be acceptable in controlled portions for diabetics, while the low salt level of 0.74 g per 100 g is well below typical snack averages and is generally safe for people managing hypertension.

Is the egg yolk used in this coleslaw a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes; the ingredient list clearly includes egg yolk and the allergen is highlighted, so the product is unsuitable for anyone allergic to eggs and must be avoided by those individuals.

U, U Bio • 200 g

Salade chou blanc et carottes râpée coleslaw 200g

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Salad of white cabbage and grated carrots (coleslaw) is a 200 g pre‑packed, organic snack sold in U stores in France. It belongs to the PNNS groups “Salty snacks” and “Appetizers”, earns a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 7.3 g fat, 0.74 g salt, 4.4 g sugars, 2.1 g fiber and 80.7 % fruits‑vegetables‑legumes, but also contains added cheese, egg yolk, mustard and a xanthane thickener. Overall it offers a low‑sugar, fiber‑rich convenient option, yet the presence of dairy, egg and mustard allergens and its ultra‑processed nature may limit suitability for certain diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal93 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates4.8 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this coleslaw contains far less fat (7.3 g vs 23.6 g), salt (0.74 g vs 52.4 g) and calories (93 kcal vs 471 kcal), but its sugar level is slightly higher than the typical snack (4.4 g vs 3.84 g) and it provides lower fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Chou blanc râpé* (origine France) 42%, carotte râpée* (origine France) 33% , huile de tournesol*, oignon*, eau, FROMAGE blanc*, vinaigre de cidre*, sirop d'agave*, jaune d'OEUF*, MOUTARDE de dijon* (graines de MOUTARDE*, vinaigre d'alcool*, eau, sel), sel, vinaigre d'alcool*, épaississant : gomme xanthane, poivre blanc*. * ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique. Traces éventuelles de céréales contenant du gluten, céleri et fruits à coque.

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