Why is Sauce crudités Fines herbes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dressing is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined rapeseed oil, modified potato starch, milk powder, vinegar and a blend of emulsifiers and flavourings; its label lists the additives E270 (lactic acid), E415 (xanthane gum) and a generic E14xx flavouring, all typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the high fat and salt content of this sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 28 g of fat and 1.8 g of salt per 100 ml, the sauce adds significant calories and sodium, which can raise blood pressure and blunt glycaemic control; diabetics and individuals with hypertension should use it sparingly or choose a lower‑fat, lower‑salt alternative.

Is the whole‑milk powder in this sauce a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergy?

Yes, the dressing contains whole‑milk powder, which provides lactose and dairy proteins; it is therefore unsuitable for anyone who is lactose intolerant or has a milk allergy and also makes the product non‑vegan.

Carrefour • 50 cl

Sauce crudités Fines herbes

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce crudités Fines herbes is a herb‑flavored salad dressing that falls under the PNNS groups “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces”. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with refined rapeseed oil, modified potato starch, milk powder and several additives (E270, E415 and a flavouring E14xx). Nutritionally it is very high in fat (28 g per 100 ml) and moderate in salt (1.8 g), while sugars, carbohydrates and protein are low, making it calorie‑dense and unsuitable for low‑fat or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal275 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates4.1 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salad dressings, this sauce contains roughly double the fat (28 g vs 12 g per 100 g) and about half the salt (1.8 g vs 5 g), while its sugar, carbohydrate and protein levels are all well below average.

Ingredients

Eau, huile de colza 28%, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, vinaigre de vin blanc, jaune d'_'_, sel, amidon modifié de pommes de terre, jus de citron concentré, herbes aromatiques déshydratées 0,42% (estragon, persil, ciboulette), _lait_ entier en poudre, épaississant : gomme xanthane, acidifiant : acide lactique, poivre blanc, arôme naturel d'herbes.

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