Why is Concombres au fromage blanc classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes industrial ingredients such as a preservative (E202), a thickener (xanthan gum, E415), an emulsifier (E471), and a natural garlic flavoring, in addition to refined oil and processed low‑fat cheese, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low‑sugar and generally acceptable for a diabetic diet, but its 0.88 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high for a salad and may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so people managing hypertension should limit portion size.

Is Concombres au fromage blanc suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or common allergy diets?

No. The salad contains cheese made from skimmed milk and egg powder, making it unsuitable for vegans. It also lists traces of gluten, soy, nuts, crustaceans, fish, and celery, so it is not safe for those with related allergies or for strict gluten‑free diets.

Marque Repère • 500g

Concombres au fromage blanc

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Concombres au fromage blanc is a prepared vegetable salad that belongs to the Fruits and vegetables group, specifically vegetables, and is marketed as a plant‑based snack. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, indicating overall good nutritional quality, yet it is classified in NOVA group 4, meaning it is considered ultra‑processed due to added oils, thickeners and preservatives. Per 100 g it provides 72 kcal with 6 g fat, 0.9 g saturated fat and 0.88 g salt – higher fat and salt than typical salads, while its sugar (2 g) and calorie levels are lower than the category average.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal101 kcal

Fat8.8 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates3.9 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal salad, this cucumber‑cheese product contains roughly four times more fat (6 g vs 1.4 g), slightly more salt (0.9 g vs 0.73 g), but less sugar (2 g vs 3.6 g) and fewer calories (72 kcal vs 83 kcal).

Ingredients

Concombres 70 %; huile de colza; fromage blanc 0 % de matières grasses 8,3 %; eau; sucre ; sel; vinaigre d'alcool; moutarde (eau, vinaigre d'alcool, graine de moutarde, sel); jaune d'oeuf; extrait de poivre; stabilisants: gomme xanthane, gomme guar; conservateur: E202; ciboulette déshydratée 0,05 %. Traces de: céleri, gluten et soja.

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