Why is Salade de Thon à l'orientale classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The salad is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes processed ingredients such as rehydrated bulgur, rehydrated chickpeas and a guar‑gum thickener (E412), which are manufactured rather than raw, and the formulation involves multiple processing steps to combine the tuna, vegetables and seasonings.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.93 g of salt per 100 g, the salad provides a moderate amount of sodium; consuming it in small portions can fit within a reduced‑salt diet, but regular large servings could contribute to higher daily sodium intake and may require balancing with lower‑salt foods for people managing hypertension.

Is the tuna used in this salad a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the primary protein source is skipjack tuna (24.8% of the product), so individuals with fish allergies should avoid this salad as it is explicitly labelled with a fish allergen.

Carrefour, Carrefour Extra • 210 g

Salade de Thon A l'orientale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade de Thon à l'orientale is a ready‑to‑eat composite meal (one‑dish meals) sold by Carrefour Extra. It combines 24.8% skipjack tuna with bulgur, rehydrated chickpeas and a mix of fresh tomatoes, red and green peppers, seasoned with cumin, coriander and other spices, while containing fish and gluten allergens. The product carries a Nutri‑Score B, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offers high protein (11 g per 100 g) and low sugars (1.4 g per 100 g) but provides a relatively high fat level (11 g per 100 g) and moderate salt (0.93 g per 100 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal180 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates7.7 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared salad (3.57 g sugars, 5.94 g fat, 3.55 g salt and 174 kcal per 100 g), this tuna salad contains markedly less sugar and salt, almost double the fat, and considerably more protein.

Ingredients

_Thon_ listao 24,8% (Katsuwonus pelamis), boulgour réhydraté 12,9% (_blé_ dur précuit concassé, eau), eau, huile de colza, maïs, pois chiches réhydratés 7,2% (pois chiches secs, eau), tomates 6,6%, poivrons rouges 5,7%, poivrons verts 5,7%, épices (cumin 0.3%, coriandre, cannelle, curcuma, fenugrec), jus de citron, sel, sucre, piment fort, épaississant : gomme guar. Zone de pêche FAO : voir sur l'opercule.

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