Why is Vinaigrette Balsamique Ciboulette - Echalotes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because its formulation mixes several industrially processed components such as ketchup, modified starch and a potassium disulfite preservative, and it includes the additives E150d (caramel colour), E330 (citric acid) and the preservative potassium disulfite, which are characteristic of ultra‑processed sauces.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content in this vinaigrette affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 2.2 g of salt and 3.8 g of saturated fat per 100 ml, the product supplies roughly 44 % of the recommended maximum daily salt intake and about 19 % of the advised saturated‑fat limit, making it a less suitable choice for people managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk unless used sparingly.

Based on its ingredient list, is Vinaigrette Balsamique Ciboulette - Echalotes suitable for vegan, keto, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived and contain no animal products, gluten‑containing grains or gelatin, so the vinaigrette is compatible with vegan, keto (low‑carb) and gluten‑free diets; halal‑observant consumers should verify that the flavouring and any processing aids are free from prohibited animal sources.

Puget • 33 cl

Vinaigrette Balsamique Ciboulette - Echalotes

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Vinaigrette Balsamique Ciboulette - Echalotes is a light balsamic vinaigrette flavored with chives and shallots, sold in a 33 cl glass bottle. It belongs to the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with high overall fat, moderate saturated fat (3.8 g per 100 ml), low sugar (1.4 g per 100 ml) and a relatively high salt level (2.2 g per 100 ml). The olive‑oil base and herbs add some nutritional value, but the high calorie density (≈294 kcal per 100 ml), elevated saturated fat and the presence of additives E150d, E330 and potassium disulfite offset its benefits.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal304 kcal

Fat32 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates2.4 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this vinaigrette contains far less sugar (1.4 g vs 10.9 g per 100 g) and about half the salt (2.2 g vs 5.0 g), but its calories (≈294 kcal) and saturated fat (3.8 g) exceed typical values.

Ingredients

water, extra virgin olive oil 18%, rapeseed oil, white wine vinegar, and red wine vinegar, ketchup (semi-reduced tomato puée, vinegar, sugar, modified starch, salt, acidifier: citric acid), balsamic vinegar 3,4% (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must, dye: e150d, preservative: potassium disulfite), chives 3,3%, salt, shallot 2%, garlic, aroma, spices,

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