Why is Salade à la piémontaise au thon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from multiple processed ingredients, includes a blend of seasonings and thinned sauces, and contains added functional agents such as xanthan gum (E415) for thickening and calcium chloride (E509) as a firming agent, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the salt and fat content of this tuna potato salad affect individuals with hypertension or cardiovascular concerns?

The salad’s salt level (0.73 g per 100 g) is lower than many frozen meals, which is modest for blood‑pressure control, but its total fat (15 g) and calorie content (189 kcal) are relatively high and may contribute to elevated cholesterol and energy intake if consumed frequently.

Is the tuna in this salad a concern for people with fish allergies, and how is it presented in the ingredient list?

Yes, the product lists skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) as a primary ingredient and clearly flags fish as an allergen, so anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this salad.

Carrefour • 250 g

Salade à la piémontaise au thon

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade à la piémontaise au thon is a pre‑packed, frozen one‑dish meal that belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes additives such as xanthan gum (E415) and calcium chloride (E509). The salad provides 6.8 g of protein per 100 g and low sugar, but its fat (15 g) and calorie (189 kcal) levels are higher than the average for frozen meals, while salt is relatively low.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal189 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates3.4 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen meal (3.57 g sugar, 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt, 174.58 kcal), this salad has far less sugar and salt, but considerably more total fat and calories.

Ingredients

Pommes de terre 23,4%, thon listao 23% (_Poisson_ - Katsuwonus pelamis), eau, huile de colza, tomates 10,3%, _moutarde_ de Dijon et _moutarde_ à l'ancienne (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), cornichons 3,1%, ciboulette, jaune d'_œuf_ en poudre, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, épaississant : gomme xanthane, poivre, amidon de manioc, maltodextrine de maïs, curcuma, affermissant : chlorure de calcium.

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