Why is LA MAXI – Thon, Mozzarella, Fusilli classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It combines multiple industrially processed ingredients such as tuna in sunflower oil, mayonnaise, cheese and a range of seasonings, and it includes the acidity regulator citric acid (E330), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 0.98 g of salt per 100 g (about 0.4 g in a typical 40 g serving), it contributes a moderate amount of sodium, so people managing high blood pressure should limit portions to stay within recommended daily salt limits.

Is this product suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or keto dietary patterns?

No, the meal contains wheat‑based fusilli, dairy ingredients (mozzarella, cheese, cream) and egg yolk, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free, vegan or keto diets.

Monoprix • 400 g

LA MAXI - Thon, Mozzarella, Fusilli

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Product Insights

LA MAXI – Thon, Mozzarella, Fusilli is a ready‑to‑eat French pasta salad that combines cooked fusilli, tuna in sunflower oil, mozzarella, tomato, mayonnaise and a blend of herbs and seasonings. It delivers 199 kcal per 100 g, 8.1 g protein, 12 g total fat (2.2 g saturated) and only 1 g of sugars, while providing 0.98 g of salt and 1.2 g of fiber. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of C, reflecting moderate nutritional quality with relatively high fat and salt but modest sugar and a decent protein content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal203 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average one‑dish meals, this product contains far less sugar (1 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.98 g vs 3.55 g) but considerably more fat (12 g vs 5.94 g).

Ingredients

Pâtes alimentaires "Fusilli" cuites 45% (eau, semoule de blé dur) - thon listao en morceaux à l'huile de tournesol 16% (thon listao 16%, huile de tournesol, sel) tomate - mozzarella 6,2% (lait de vache pasteurisé, sel, coagulant microbien, acidifiant : acide citrique) - mayonnaise [huile de colza, eau, moutarde (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre, sel), jaune d'œuf issu de poules élevées en plein air, vinaigre d'alcool, jaune d'œuf en poudre issu de poules élevées en plein air, jus de citron concentré, sel] - huile de colza - jus de citron à base de concentré - fromage blanc à 0% de matière grasse - crème - moutarde à l'ancienne (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre, sel) - bouillon de légumes déshydraté (arômes naturels, maltodextrine, sel, extrait de carotte, extrait de navet, extrait de poireau) - sel - roquette 0,4% - zeste de citron jaune poivre blanc.

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