Why is Taboulé thai classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

NOVA 3 indicates the product is made from ingredients that have undergone some processing, such as milling the semolina and roasting the sesame, but no artificial additives are listed; the ingredient list shows only natural components and the additive count is zero.

How does the sugar and salt content of Taboulé thai affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 4.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should monitor portion sizes; the 1.2 g of salt is relatively low for a ready‑meal, making it more suitable for hypertension than many comparable products, though overall sodium intake should still be considered.

Is the sesame in Taboulé thai a concern for consumers with sesame allergy?

Yes, sesame seeds (2.6 % of the product) are declared as an allergen, so anyone allergic to sesame should avoid this salad; the label also highlights sesame as an allergen under EU regulations.

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Taboulé thai

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Taboulé thai is a ready-to-eat, vegan, organic composite meal (PNNS groups: Composite foods, One-dish meals) made from semi-whole durum wheat semolina, corn‑rice couscous, lupin flakes and a blend of spices. It scores a Nutri-Score of C and belongs to Nova group 3, offering 10.9 g of protein, 6.3 g of fiber and only 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, but it also contains 3.8 g of fat, 4.4 g of sugars and 350 kcal, which is higher in calories and sugars than the average for similar meals. Allergens present include gluten, lupin and sesame, while the product contains no added sugars or artificial additives, making it suitable for vegans but requiring caution for those with the listed allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal350 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates64.9 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical ready-meal category, this Thai tabbouleh provides lower fat (3.8 g vs 5.94 g) and salt (1.2 g vs 3.55 g), while delivering higher protein (10.9 g vs 7.16 g), more fiber (6.3 g vs 2.08 g) and double the calories (350 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), but its sugar level (4.4 g) exceeds the average (3.57 g).

Ingredients

Semoule de blé dur demi-complète* (45%), couscous mais riz* (39%) (semoule de maïs* et de riz*), flocons de lupin*, banane* (3%) (banane*, farine de riz*), sésame* (2.6%) (noir, complet grillé*), sel marin, gingembre* (0.9%), carottes*, huile d'olive vierge extra", cardamome*, curcuma*, huile essentielle de citron*.

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