Why is St Hubert Omega 3 classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several industrial ingredients such as emulsifiers (E471, E476), a thickener (E1422), acidity regulators (E331, lactic acid), a preservative (potassium sorbate E202) and a colorant (beta‑carotene), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, the spread contributes significantly to daily sodium intake; consuming it regularly can raise blood pressure and should be limited or avoided by people managing hypertension.

Is the milk in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes buttermilk, regular milk and concentrated butter, all of which contain lactose and milk proteins, so the spread is unsuitable for anyone allergic to dairy or who must avoid lactose.

St Hubert • 250 g e

St Hubert omega 3

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

St Hubert Omega 3 is a light vegetable‑based spread containing 38 % fat, made with buttermilk, milk, a blend of rapeseed, coconut and palm oils, plus salt, emulsifiers and a few additives, and it is packaged in a PP‑plastic container. Nutritionally it provides 370 kcal per 100 g, with high total fat (38 g) and saturated fat (19 g), a relatively high salt level (1.8 g), low sugars (2.5 g), no fiber, and it carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA‑4 classification, indicating an ultra‑processed product in the Fat and sauces group. Marketed as a light, omega‑3 enriched spread, it earns a B Eco‑Score and sustainable labels, yet the inclusion of palm oil, multiple additives and elevated salt diminish its overall health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal370 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates5.6 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread (76.6 g fat, 21.7 g saturated fat, 0.4 g salt and 3.6 g sugars per 100 g), this St Hubert Omega 3 spread contains far less total and saturated fat, markedly more salt, and slightly lower sugars.

Ingredients

_Babeurre_ (_lait_, huiles végétales 35 % (colza, coprah, palme), _lait_ écrémé réhydraté, _beurre_ concentré (3 %), épaississant (E1422), sel de mer (1,5 %), émulsifiants (mono et diglycérides d'acide gras, E476), correcteurs d’acidité (E331, acide lactique), conservateur (sorbate de potassium), arômes (lait), colorant (bêta-carotène).

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