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

The salad uses rehydrated durum‑wheat semolina, industrially prepared vegetable cuts and a mustard‑lemon dressing that are combined in a sealed tray, a process that meets the NOVA 4 criteria for ultra‑processed foods. The only listed additive is xanthan gum (E415), used as a thickener to stabilize the dressing.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is lower in sugar than many ready‑to‑eat salads, making it acceptable in moderate portions for people managing blood glucose. The salt content is 0.68 g per 100 g (about 270 mg sodium), which is well below the average for similar meals, so it can fit into a low‑sodium plan when consumed in typical serving sizes.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, gluten‑free, or halal?

The salad is certified vegan because it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it includes durum‑wheat semolina, so it is not gluten‑free. All ingredients are plant‑based and do not contain pork, making it compatible with halal eating, although it is not officially halal‑certified.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 200 g

Taboulé aux Légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Vegetable Tabbouleh is a pre‑packaged salad made from organic durum‑wheat semolina, fresh vegetables and a mustard‑lemon dressing, sold in a 200 g plastic tray. It belongs to the Composite foods/One‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its use of rehydrated semolina and additives such as xanthan gum. While the product provides a good amount of fiber (2.7 g per 100 g) and low saturated fat, it is relatively high in total fat (8.4 g per 100 g) and low in protein (3.2 g per 100 g) compared with typical salads.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal173 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑to‑eat salad, this tabbouleh contains less sugar (2.4 g vs 3.6 g), markedly less salt (0.68 g vs 3.5 g) and fewer carbohydrates (20 g vs 23 g), but it is higher in total fat (8.4 g vs 6 g) and provides considerably less protein (3.2 g vs 7.2 g), while offering more dietary fiber (2.7 g vs 2.1 g).

Ingredients

Semoule de _blé_ dur réhydratée* 48,1%, poivrons* 9,5%, tomates* 9,4%, carottes* 8,9%, huile de tournesol*, eau, oignons* 4,4%, menthe* 1,6%, vinaigre d'alcool*, raisins secs* 1,2% (raisins secs*, huile de tournesol*), sel, jus de citron concentré*, _moutarde_ de Dijon* (graines de _moutarde_*, vinaigre d'alcool*, eau, sel), épices*, épaississant : gomme xanthane, ail*. *ingrédients issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de soja, céleri, fruits à coque, crustacés, œuf, poissons, lait, graines de sésame, mollusques et autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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