Why is SALAD' PASTA Poulet rôti Mimolette, cheddar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is ultra‑processed because it blends several industrially treated components, cooked pasta, brined‑roasted chicken, two cheeses, and a Caesar‑style sauce, each formulated with seasoning, emulsifiers and colourants, and the label lists two additives: the orange‑red colourant E160b (norbixin from annatto) and its derivative E160bii.

How does the fat and saturated‑fat content of this pasta salad influence a heart‑healthy or weight‑management diet?

With 7.7 g of total fat and 2.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the salad contains more fat than the typical ready‑made pasta salad (≈5.9 g total, 1.9 g saturated); regular consumption can raise daily saturated‑fat intake, which is linked to higher LDL‑cholesterol, so it should be eaten in moderation by those following low‑fat or cholesterol‑controlled diets.

Is the mustard included in the Caesar sauce a problem for consumers allergic to mustard?

Yes. Mustard is explicitly listed as an allergen, and the product carries a mustard allergen warning, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this salad.

Bon App',Carrefour • 250 g

SALAD' PASTA Poulet rôti Mimolette, cheddar

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This ready‑to‑eat pasta salad combines roasted chicken, cheddar, mimolette, and a Caesar‑style sauce, sold in a 250 g plastic tub and classified under composite foods/one‑dish meals. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the inclusion of processed meats, multiple cheeses, and added colourants (E160b, E160bii). Nutritionally, it provides relatively low sugar (1.9 g) and salt (0.53 g) per 100 g, but its fat (7.7 g) and saturated fat (2.3 g) exceed typical pasta‑salad averages, while fiber and protein are modest.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal131 kcal

Fat7.7 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates8.1 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑made pasta‑salad (fat 5.9 g, saturated 1.9 g, sugar 3.6 g, salt 3.6 g per 100 g), this product is higher in fat and saturated fat, lower in sugar and dramatically lower in salt.

Ingredients

_Salade composée_ 88% : _Pâtes_ alimentaires torsades cuites 24% (eau, semoule de _blé_ dur, huile de colza, sel), scarole 16,5%, viande de poulet rôti traité en salaison 12% (viande de poulet (origine UE), eau, dextrose, amidon, protéine de pois, sel), carottes râpées 11%, frisée 9,9%, chicorée rouge 6,6%, _cheddar_ 4% (_lait_ de vache pasteurisé, sel, ferments _lactiques_, coagulant, colorant : norbixine de rocou), _mimolette_ 4% (_lait_ de vache pasteurisé, sel, ferments _lactiques_, coagulant microbien, colorant : norbixine de rocou). _Sauce Caesar au parmesan 12% :_ Eau, huile de colza, _parmesan_ 12%, _moutarde_ (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), huile d'olive vierge extra, vinaigre d'alcool, jaune d'_'_, sucre, amidon de riz, sel, jus concentré de citron jaune, ail, basilic. Peut contenir des traces éventuelles de crustacé, fruit à coque, poisson, soja.

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