Why is Salad'Bowl classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad contains multiple processed ingredients such as refined oils, thickeners, and a flavored mustard sauce, which place it in NOVA group 4; the label lists the additives E330 (citric acid), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthane gum).

How does the sodium level in Salad'Bowl affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.77 g of salt per 100 g, the salad provides about 30 % of the recommended maximum daily intake for sodium, so it should be consumed in moderation by people managing high blood pressure.

Is the mustard in Salad'Bowl a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the product includes Dijon mustard and mustard seed as ingredients, which are listed as allergens and can trigger reactions in individuals allergic to mustard.

Carrefour • 250 g

Salad'Bowl

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Salad'Bowl is a ready-to-eat canned salad that combines tuna, vegetables and a small portion of pasta, positioned as a composite food and one-dish meal. It carries a Nutri-Score of B, a moderate fat content of 6.5 g per 100 g, low saturated fat, low sugars and a relatively low salt level, while providing 7.7 g of protein and 2.4 g of fiber with 41 % fruits‑vegetables‑legumes. However, the product is classified in NOVA group 4 as ultra-processed, contains allergens (fish, egg, wheat, mustard) and includes additives E330, E412 and E415.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal119 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates6.1 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned snack salads, the Salad'Bowl offers lower energy (119 kcal vs 175 kcal) and salt (0.77 g vs 3.55 g), but its fat (6.5 g) and sugars (3.6 g) are slightly above average, while protein and fiber are marginally higher.

Ingredients

Eau, _thon listao_ 20% (Katsuwonus pelamis), oignons 10,1%, poivrons rouges 9,4%, double concentré de tomates 8,6%, poivrons verts 7,3%, huile de colza, haricots verts 5,8%, spécialité céréalière 4,1% (semoule de _blé_ dur, poudre de blanc d'_œuf_), sucre, olives noires salées, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, basilic, _moutarde_ de Dijon (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique), épaississants : gomme guar et gomme xanthane, jus de citron concentré, poivre blanc, arôme naturel, thym, amidon de riz, arôme naturel de thym. Zone de pêche FAO : voir sur le couvercle.

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