Why is Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation mixes refined vegetable oils, multiple vinegars, concentrated tomato puree, and includes the caramel colour additive E150d, a processed food‑industry colourant, which together place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The dressing’s sugar level is low (2.9 g per 100 ml), adding little glycemic load for diabetics, but its salt content is relatively high (2.7 g per 100 ml) and can contribute to excess sodium intake, which may be problematic for individuals with hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Is the mustard in Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the Dijon mustard component contains mustard seeds, a recognized allergen, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this dressing.

Marcel recorbet • 35cl

Sauce Vinaigrette aux Tomates Séchées

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette is a ready-to-use salad dressing that belongs to the Dressings and sauces family. It carries a Nutri-Score of E and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), mainly because it contains refined oils, vinegars, concentrated tomato, and the caramel colour additive E150d. Nutritionally it is very high in fat (51 g per 100 ml) and saturated fat, provides a lot of calories, but its sugar and salt levels are moderate to low, and it supplies modest fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal475 kcal

Fat51 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates3.4 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salad-dressing category, this vinaigrette contains roughly four times more fat (51 g vs 12 g), almost double the saturated fat, far fewer sugars (2.9 g vs 11 g), slightly less salt, and delivers about 475 kcal per 100 ml versus the typical 183 kcal.

Ingredients

Huile de colza (45%), vinaigre de vin rouge (14%), eau, huile d'olive vierge extra (5%), vinaigre balsamique" (5%) (vinaigre de vin, moût de raisin concentré, colorant: caramel (E150d)), double concentré de tomates, moutarde de Dijon (graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, eau, sel), tomates séchées (2,4%) (tomates, sel), poivrons verts, sel, ail.

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