Why is Taboulé oriental classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrially prepared ingredients such as durum wheat semolina, refined vegetable oils and an acidified lemon concentrate, and it includes the thickening agent xanthane gum (E415), which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With only 3 g of sugars per 100 g, the tabbouleh adds minimal glucose load, making it relatively safe for diabetes, while its 0.88 g of salt per 100 g is well below the average for similar meals, so it is generally acceptable for hypertension when consumed in moderation.

Based on the ingredients, is Taboulé oriental suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The salad is vegan because it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it is not gluten‑free due to the durum wheat semolina, it is not keto‑friendly because of the high carbohydrate content from the semolina and vegetables, and it is likely halal as it contains no prohibited animal products, though a tiny amount of alcohol‑based vinegar is present.

Carrefour • 300 g

Taboulé oriental

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Taboulé oriental is a ready‑to‑eat salad made of durum wheat semolina, vegetables and raisins, classified within the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It bears a Nutri‑Score of C and is labeled as NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed), containing the additive xanthane gum (E415) and gluten from wheat, with moderate fat (7.8 g per 100 g), moderate salt (0.88 g per 100 g) and low sugars (3 g per 100 g). While it offers some fibre (1.9 g) and protein (4.3 g) and roughly 30 % vegetables, its salt level is well below the category average but it is not appropriate for strict gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal187 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this tabbouleh provides more fat and calories but markedly less salt and similar sugar, while delivering lower protein and slightly higher carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Semoule de _blé_ dur 30%, eau, tomate 8,5%, huile de colza, oignon 7%, concombre 5,9%, poivron 4,5%, raisin sec 2%, vinaigre d'alcool, menthe 1,3%, sel, jus de citron à base de concentré 0,3% (eau, jus de citron concentré), spécialité de citron broyé 0,3% (citron, jus de citron, sucre), persil, coriandre, poivre, curcuma, cumin, épaississant : gomme xanthane. Peut contenir des traces de céleri, crustacés, fruits à coque, graines de sésame, lait, mollusques, moutarde, œuf, poisson, soja et autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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