Why is Salade Snacking Bol Chèvre classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the salad is assembled from several industrially processed components, cooked pasta, pre-cooked vegetables, marinated tomatoes, pre-made vinaigrette, and grated goat cheese, all of which undergo formulation, heat treatment, and packaging steps typical of ultra-processed foods; however, no additives are listed on the label, so the classification reflects the processing level rather than added preservatives or colorants.

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

At 0.5g of salt per 100g (about 1.25g per 250g package), the product provides a moderate sodium amount that is well below the average salt level of prepared pasta salads (3.55g per 100g), making it a relatively low-salt option for people monitoring blood pressure, though it should still be counted toward the daily recommended limit of 5g of salt.

Is the goat cheese in this salad a concern for vegans or people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the salad contains 8.4% goat cheese made from pasteurized milk, so it is not vegan and may cause issues for individuals sensitive to lactose or milk proteins; those avoiding dairy should select an alternative product.

Mix buffet • 250 g

Salade Snacking Bol Chèvre 250g MIX

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade Snacking Bol Chèvre is a ready-to-eat French pasta salad that mixes cooked fusilli, cherry tomatoes, semi-dried marinated tomatoes, parsley, walnuts, flaxseed, sesame seeds, mixed lettuce, chicory, rocket, goat cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette, all packaged in a 250g plastic tray with a cardboard sleeve. It belongs to the composite foods (one-dish meals) group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and a NOVA 4 classification, offers low sugars (1.9g per 100g) and low salt (0.5g per 100g) but has moderate saturated fat (2.7g per 100g) and provides 5.5g of protein and 2g of fiber per 100g, while containing allergens such as gluten, milk, nuts, mustard and sesame. The product is made in France, features FSC certified cardboard, recyclable plastic components and achieves an Eco-Score of B, but its ultra-processed nature and presence of dairy limit its suitability for vegan or very low-fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal191 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared pasta salads, this product contains less sugar (1.9g vs 3.57g) and significantly less salt (0.5g vs 3.55g) per 100g, but its saturated fat (2.7g vs 1.94g) and overall calories (≈190kcal vs 174kcal) are higher, while protein (5.5g vs 7.16g) is lower.

Ingredients

154 g de Fusilli cuisinées (61,6%) : pâtes alimentaires fusilli cuites 53,5% (eau, semoule de blé dur de qualité supérieure), tomates 3,4%, tomates mi-séchées marinées 2,2% (tomates, huile de tournesol, sel, plantes aromatiques), persil, huile de colza, préparation à base de plantes aromatiques (sel, échalote, persil, oignon, ail, huile de tournesol, arôme naturel), piment doux, sel. 31 g d'Ingrédients Savoureux (12,4%) : fromage de chèvre au lait pasteurisé 8,4%, noix 2,8%, graines de lin 0,6%, graines de sésame 0,6%. 40 g de Salades mélangées (16%) : laitue, chicorée et roquette. 25 g de Sauce vinaigrette au vinaigre balsamique (10%) : huile de colza, vinaigre balsamique 3% (vinaigre de vin, moût de raisins cuit), huile d'olive vierge extra, moutarde de Dijon (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), sel, poivre.

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