Why is Bol gourmand feta classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines many industrially prepared ingredients such as cooked pasta, processed cheeses, mustard sauce and a lemon‑confit mixture, and it includes a formulated thickener. The only listed additive is xanthan gum (E415), used as a stabiliser, alongside natural flavorings and preservatives inherent to the processed dairy components.

How does the fat and salt content in this pasta salad affect someone following a heart‑healthy or low‑sodium diet?

At 11 g of fat per 100 g, the salad is relatively high in total fat, which may be a concern for heart‑healthy eating if not balanced with lower‑fat meals; however, its saturated fat is only 2 g and the salt level is low at 0.95 g, well below the average for similar products, making it suitable for low‑sodium diets.

Is the feta cheese in this salad a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Feta is a dairy cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk and contains both milk proteins and lactose, so it can trigger symptoms in individuals with lactose intolerance or dairy‑protein allergies; anyone with a confirmed dairy allergy should avoid this product entirely.

Mix buffet • 250 g

Bol gourmand feta

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Bol gourmand feta is a ready-to-eat vegetarian pasta salad that falls under the Composite foods and One-dish meals categories in the PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra-processed product, reflecting the presence of added sauces, a thickener (xanthan gum) and several processed dairy components. The salad provides 206 kcal per 100 g, with a relatively high fat level (11 g) and modest protein (5.7 g), while its sugar (2.9 g) and salt (0.95 g) are below average, offering a mixed nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal206 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared pasta‑salad, Bol gourmand feta contains markedly more fat (11 g vs 5.9 g) and slightly higher saturated fat, but its sugar (2.9 g), salt (0.95 g) and carbohydrate (20 g) levels are lower than the typical values.

Ingredients

Pâtes alimentaires ditali rigate cuites 45,5% (eau, semoule de blé dur de qualité supérieure), courgettes grillées 13,2%, petits pois 10,2%, huile de colza, feta 6%, eau, fromage blanc 3,7%, menthe 2%, graines de courge, écorce de citron confit (écorce de citron, sirop de glucose, sucre, jus de citron concentré), sel, jus de citron concentré, préparation à base d'huile de tournesol et de menthe (huile de tournesol, menthe 0,1%), jaune d'œuf, moutarde de Dijon (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), vinaigre d'alcool, épaississant : gomme xanthane, poivre.

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