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

The product combines refined durum semolina with added rapeseed oil, vinegar, mustard and a thickening agent, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods. The only listed additive is the thickener xanthane gum (E415), used to improve texture.

How does the sugar and salt content in Taboulé à l'orientale affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.6 g of sugar and 1.28 g of salt per 100 g, the tabbouleh is lower in both sugar and sodium than many processed meals, making it a relatively modest contributor to blood‑glucose spikes and blood‑pressure concerns, though the values still add up if large portions are consumed.

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

Yes. Mustard is listed as an ingredient in the Dijon mustard component, and it is also flagged in the allergen information, so anyone sensitive to mustard should avoid this tabbouleh.

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Taboulé à l'orientale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a pre‑packaged oriental tabbouleh sold as a ready‑to‑eat meal, classified in the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation that includes refined durum semolina, rapeseed oil, vinegar and the thickener xanthane gum (E415). Nutritionally it provides modest fiber (1.5 g) and low saturated fat (0.6 g), but its fat content (7.6 g) and protein level (3.4 g) are higher and lower respectively than average ready‑meal values, and it contains allergens such as gluten, mustard and traces of several others.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal101 kcal

Energy416 kJ

Fat10.6 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal averages, this tabbouleh has more fat (7.6 g vs 5.9 g) and less protein (3.4 g vs 7.2 g), while its sugar (2.6 g), salt (1.28 g) and saturated‑fat (0.6 g) levels are below average.

Ingredients

Semoule de blé dur réhydratée 53,8%, huile de colza, tomates 5,8%, oignons 5,8%, eau, poivrons rouges 4,8%, poivrons verts 4,8%, vinaigre d'alcool, raisins secs 2,9%, sel, menthe 0,9%, persil, moutarde de Dijon (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jus de citron concentré, épices et plantes aromatiques, épaississant: gomme xanthane. Traces éventuelles de crustacés, œuf, poissons, soja, lait, fruits à coque, céleri, graines de sésame, mollusques et autres céréales contenant du gluten. Valeurs nutritionnelles 100g moyennes pour: 691 kJ Energie Matières grasses 7,6 g dont acides gras saturés 0,6 g Glucides 20 g

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