Why is Salade de Thon - À la nicoise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the original ingredients are combined with several industrial components such as refined oils, multiple vinegars, a thickening agent and flavorings; the only listed additive is E412 (guar gum), which is used to improve texture.

How does the salt content in this salad affect a hypertensive or sodium‑restricted diet?

At 0.65 g of salt per 100 g (about 1.6 g per serving), the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium; while lower than many processed meals, it can still add up if consumed with other salty foods, so people with hypertension should monitor total daily intake.

Is the sulfite content in the vinaigrette a concern for people with sulfite sensitivity?

The red‑wine and white‑wine vinegars list sulfites as an ingredient, which can trigger reactions in sulfite‑sensitive individuals; those consumers should avoid the product or check labeling for sulfite warnings.

Eco+, Leclerc • 280 g

Salade de Thon - À la nicoise

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade de Thon - À la nicoise is a 280 g ready‑to‑eat tuna salad marketed by Eco+ and Leclerc, featuring pre‑cooked skipjack tuna, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, red peppers, onions, black olives and a vinaigrette made with colza oil, white wine and various vinegars. It belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 4, offering 72 kcal, 7.2 g of protein, low sugar (1.3 g) and low saturated fat (0.2 g) per 100 g. However, the salad contains fish allergen, sulfites, added sulphur‑dioxide, and the additive E412 (guar gum), and its salt level of 0.65 g per 100 g may be a concern for sodium‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal72 kcal

Fat2.4 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates5.4 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared salads, this tuna niçoise salad provides markedly lower sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt while delivering a similar amount of protein.

Ingredients

_Thon_ listao précuit 20,7%, pommes de terre 20%, tomates 12,9%, eau, haricots verts 7,7%, poivrons rouges 7,3%, oignons 7%, olives noires 3,4% (olives noires, sel), vinaigre de vin rouge (dont _sulfites_), huile de colza, vin blanc (dont _sulfites_), vinaigre d'alcool, basilic, ail, sel, épaississant : E412, amidon de riz, piment fort, cannelle, poivre noir

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