Why is Taboulé à L'orientale classified as NOVA group 3 and what does that indicate about its level of processing?

NOVA group 3 means the product is processed but not ultra‑processed; the ingredients are combined, cooked and packaged, yet no industrial additives or extensive formulations are used, so the food retains most of its original components.

How might the sugar and salt levels in this tabbouleh affect individuals managing diabetes or hypertension?

The 5.8 g of sugars per 100 g is higher than the average for similar meals and can cause a quicker rise in blood glucose, while the 0.7 g of salt is relatively low, making the product less of a concern for blood pressure but the sugar content may still require moderation for diabetic diets.

Is this Oriental tabbouleh suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

All ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is vegan, but it contains wheat semolina, which provides gluten, making it unsuitable for anyone following a gluten‑free diet.

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Taboulé à L'orientale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Taboulé à L'orientale is a ready‑to‑eat salad made from wheat semolina, bell peppers, onions, raisins and a blend of herbs, lemon juice and sunflower oil. It provides 179 kcal per 100 g, with 6.3 g fat (0.6 g saturated), 5.8 g sugars, 0.7 g salt, 4.7 g protein, 2.4 g fiber and contains gluten, classifying it under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. With a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA group 3 rating, it is moderately processed, offering decent fiber and low saturated fat but higher sugar than average for its category and is unsuitable for gluten‑intolerant consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal179 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars5.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical savory semolina dishes, this tabbouleh is slightly higher in fat (6.3 g vs 5.94 g), markedly higher in sugar (5.8 g vs 3.57 g) and lower in salt (0.7 g vs 3.55 g), while providing less protein (4.7 g vs 7.16 g) and a bit more fiber (2.4 g vs 2.08 g).

Ingredients

Semoule de blé* (_GLUTEN_), poivrons*, huile de tournesol désodorisée*, oignons*, raisins secs*, vinaigre d’alcool*, jus de citron*, sel marin de Camargue, aromates (oignon*, persil*, ciboulette*, cerfeuil*), menthe*, poivre de Sao Tomé*, ail*. * Produit issu del’agriculture biologique

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