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

The NOVA system places foods that contain industrial formulations, added oils, starches and food‑grade additives in group 4. This tabbouleh includes refined rapeseed oil, modified potato starch, mustard and the thickening agent xanthan gum (E415), plus an additional additive coded E14xx, which together give it the ultra‑processed label.

How does the sugar and salt content in this tabbouleh affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the dish is low in sugar and therefore acceptable for most diabetic meal plans, but the 1.3 g of salt, while lower than the average ready‑meal, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Is the Dijon mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes. The ingredient list includes Dijon mustard, which contains mustard seeds, a known allergen. Individuals with a mustard allergy should avoid this tabbouleh.

Traiteur Leclerc

Taboulé a l' orientale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This product is a pre‑packaged Eastern‑style tabbouleh sold under the Traiteur Leclerc brand, classified as a “Composite food, one‑dish meal” in the PNNS system. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA group 4, reflecting the presence of added oils, modified potato starch, mustard and xanthan gum as additives. Per 100 g it provides 140 kcal, 7.6 g fat (0.6 g saturated), 1.5 g fiber and 3.4 g protein, but also 1.3 g salt and 2.6 g sugars, making it moderate in fat and salt while low in added sugars.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal140 kcal

Fat7.6 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal (per 100 g), this tabbouleh is lower in calories, salt, sugars and saturated fat, but it contains higher total fat and less protein and fiber than the category norm.

Ingredients

Semoule de blé dur réhydratée 53,8%, assaisonnement [huile de colza, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, moutarde de Dijon (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), amidon modifié de pomme de terre, poivre blanc, épaississant : gomme xanthane], tomates 5,8%, oignons 5,8%, poivrons rouges 4,8%, poivrons verts 4,8%, raisins secs 2,9% (raisins secs, huile de colza), menthe 0,9%, persil, jus de citron concentré, mélange d'épices. Traces éventuelles de céleri et graines de sésame. Informations en gras destinées aux personnes allergiques.

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