Why is Coffret Thon Avocat classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because its ingredients include multiple industrially produced components such as cooked pasta, refined oils, a chocolate‑hazelnut biscuit, and a formulated avocado‑lemon dressing; the only listed food additives are E322 (soy lecithin emulsifier), E330 (citric acid) and E500 (sodium carbonate), which are typical of processed foods.

How do the sugar and fat levels in this salad affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product provides 4.2 g of sugars per 100 g, slightly above the average for prepared salads, which can raise blood glucose and should be limited for diabetics; its fat content is 11 g (including 2.5 g saturated fat) and total calories are high, so it may contribute to weight gain and should be consumed in moderation by those managing hypertension, although its salt is low (0.62 g).

Is Coffret Thon Avocat suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

No; the salad contains tuna (fish), eggs, milk powder, wheat‑based gnocchetti and a biscuit with gluten and soy, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free, dairy‑free, or soy‑free diets.

Mix buffet • 320 g

Coffret Thon Avocat

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Coffret Thon Avocat is a ready‑to‑eat pasta salad that combines cooked gnocchetti, tuna, avocado, mixed greens, a chocolate‑hazelnut biscuit and avocado‑lemon dressing, packaged in a 320 g card. It falls under the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with notable positives such as low salt (0.62 g/100 g) and 2.2 g fiber, but drawbacks include high fat (11 g), elevated calories (210 kcal) and sugars above the typical salad average. The product contains several allergens (fish, eggs, gluten, milk, mustard, nuts, soy) and uses additives E322 (soy lecithin), E330 (citric acid) and E500 (sodium carbonate).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal210 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical prepared salads (average 3.57 g sugars, 5.94 g fat, 0.62 g salt, 174 kcal), this salad is higher in fat (11 g), calories (210 kcal) and sugars (4.2 g) while offering substantially lower salt.

Ingredients

157,8 g de Gnocchetti cuisinées (49,3%) : pâtes alimentaires cuites 47,3% (eau, semoule de blé dur de qualité supérieure), plantes aromatiques, huile de colza, sel. 64 g d'Ingrédients savoureux (20%) : thon Listao au naturel 7,2% (thon, eau, sel), avocat 6,2%, tomates 4,1%, tomates mi-séchées 2%, plantes aromatiques, tomates déshydratées 0,1%, huile de tournesol, sel. 45 g de Salades mélangées (14,1%) : laitue, chicorée et roquette. 28,2 g de Biscuit au chocolat et aux noisettes (8,8%) : chocolat 2,6% (sucre, pâte de cacao, beurre de cacao, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), arôme naturel de vanille), farine de blé tendre, sucre, beurre, noisettes 0,7%, œufs, arôme naturel de vanille, poudres à lever : carbonates de sodium et acide citrique, sel, émulsifiant : lécithines (soja), lait écrémé en poudre. 25 g de Sauce à l'huile d'avocat et au citron (7,8%) : huile de colza, huile d'avocat 2%, moutarde de Dijon (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jus de citron concentré 0,3%, sel, herbes de Provence, 0,1% poivre.

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