Why is Lentilles au saumon fume et sauce gravlax classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it undergoes multiple processing steps such as cooking, smoking, emulsifying a sauce and adding stabilizers; it contains the food additives E407 (carrageenan), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthane) to improve texture and shelf life.

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

With 0.91 g of salt per 100 g (about 2.2 g in a 245 g package), the meal contributes a moderate amount of sodium, which may be acceptable in small portions but could add up quickly for individuals needing strict salt restriction.

Is this product suitable for a vegan or vegetarian diet?

No, the dish contains smoked salmon, cream and egg yolk, making it unsuitable for vegans; it is acceptable for vegetarians who eat fish (pescatarians) but not for those avoiding all animal products.

Monop' Daily, Monoprix • 245 g

Lentilles au saumon fumé et sauce gravlax

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Product Insights

Lentilles au saumon fume et sauce gravlax is a 245 g ready-to-eat fresh meal sold by Monop' Daily/Monoprix in France, composed of cooked lentils, smoked salmon, tomato, courgette, gravlax-style sauce and a touch of cream. Per 100 g it provides 59 kcal, 8 g protein, 5.3 g fiber, 8.9 g fat (including 1.4 g saturated), 0.91 g salt and only 1.3 g sugars, earning a NutriScore of B despite being classified as a NOVA 4 ultra-processed product that contains the additives E407 (carrageenan), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthane). The dish lists allergens egg, fish, milk and mustard, uses a plastic tray with a lid, carries an Eco score of E and is not suitable for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal59 kcal

Fat8.9 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal, this product contains more fat and protein but far less sugar and salt, and about double the fiber, while providing roughly one third of the typical calories.

Ingredients

Lentilles cuites 52% (eau, lentilles vertes) - SAUMON fumé 8% (SAUMON, sel) - tomate - courgette - vinaigre d'alcool aromatisé (vinaigre d'alcool, arôme naturel) - eau - huile de colza - jeune pousse de salade - CRÈME (CRÈME, stabilisant : carraghénanes) - huile d'olive vierge extra - MOUTARDE de dijon 0,85% (eau, graines de MOUTARDE, vinaigre, sel) - échalote - sucre - sel - aneth 0,24% - vinaigre - extrait d'épice - jus de citron à base de concentré - curcuma - poivre - épaississants : gomme guar et gomme xanthane - arome naturel de poivre - jaune d'ŒUF - vinaigre d'alcool. Fabriqué dans un atelier qui utilise CRUSTACÉS, FRUITS À COQUE, CÉLERI, SULFITES, SÉSAME, GLUTEN, SOJA.

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