Why is St Hubert Omega 3 255 g demi-sel classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines refined vegetable oils with several industrial ingredients such as an emulsifier (soy lecithin, E322), a colourant (beta‑carotene, E160a/E160ai) and flavourings, all of which are added during processing rather than being whole foods.

How does the salt content of this spread affect people with hypertension or a low-sodium diet?

With 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, the spread provides more than three times the average salt level for plant-based spreads and can contribute to higher blood pressure, so it should be limited or avoided by individuals on a sodium‑restricted or hypertensive diet.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a problem for consumers with soy allergy?

Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and may contain trace soy proteins; while the amount is usually low, it can still trigger reactions in highly sensitive individuals, so the product is flagged for the soy allergen.

St hubert omega 3, St-Hubert • 255 g

St hubert omega 3 255 g demi sel

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

St Hubert Omega-3 255 g demi-sel is a plant-based spread classified in the Fat and sauces (Fats) group, made from a blend of vegetable oils including rapeseed, palm kernel, flax and palm, and fortified with vitamin B1 and omega-3. Per 100 g it delivers 52 g fat (16 g saturated, 22 g monounsaturated, 14 g polyunsaturated), 1.3 g salt, no sugars or protein, and a modest amount of vitamin E, while providing 468 kcal of energy. The product is rated a Nutri-Score D and falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high saturated-fat and salt levels and the presence of emulsifiers, colourants and flavourings.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal468 kcal

Fat52 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Monounsaturated Fat22 g

Polyunsaturated Fat14 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average plant-based spread (76.6 g fat, 21.7 g saturated fat, 0.39 g salt, 3.6 g sugars per 100 g), this margarine offers substantially lower total fat and zero sugar, a modest reduction in saturated fat, but its salt content is more than three times the category average.

Ingredients

Huiles et stéarines végétales 52% (colza 30,1%, palmiste, lin 5,4%, palme), eau, sel de mer (1,3%), émulsifiant (lécithine de SOJA), arômes, colorant : bêta-carotène, vitamine B1.

84%

35%

Valmartib

255 g