Why is Oriental Tabouleh classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product undergoes multiple processing steps such as refining wheat semolina, adding cooked vegetables, and incorporating a preservative, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; it contains the food‑preserving additive potassium sorbate (E202) and a natural pepper flavor that is listed as ‘maybe vegan.’

How does the sugar and salt content in Oriental Tabouleh affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the salad can raise blood‑glucose levels and should be consumed in limited portions by people with diabetes, while its 1.2 g of salt (moderate) contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake, making it a less ideal choice for those managing hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is Oriental Tabouleh suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The product is vegan because it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it is not gluten‑free due to wheat semolina and is unsuitable for keto diets because its carbohydrate content (24 g per 100 g) is too high.

ECO+ • 500 g

Taboulé à l'orientale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Oriental Tabouleh is a ready‑to‑eat, French‑made salad that combines wheat semolina, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, mint and rehydrated raisins, placed in the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 rating, indicating moderate fat (5.3 g), low saturated fat (0.5 g), low sugars (4.6 g) but relatively high salt (1.2 g) per 100 g, and includes the preservative potassium sorbate (E202). While the product is vegan‑friendly and earns an Eco‑Score of A for its environmental profile, its ultra‑processed nature and added additive may be concerns for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal166 kcal

Fat5.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars4.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average eastern‑tabbouleh, this salad contains more sugar (4.6 g vs 3.57 g) and less fat (5.3 g vs 5.94 g) and salt (1.2 g vs 3.55 g), while its protein (4.5 g) is below the typical 7.16 g.

Ingredients

Eau ; semoule de blé 30% ; tomates 8,3% ; oignons 5,5% ; poivrons 5,5% ; huile de colza ; jus de citron à base de concentré ; raisins secs réhydratés 2,7% (raisins secs, eau) ; menthe 1,3% ; vinaigre d'alcool ; sel ; persil ; ciboulette ; ail ; arôme naturel de poivre ; conservateur : E202.

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500 g