Why is Les Tartinables Tapenade d'Olives Vertes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra-processed because it contains added industrial ingredients such as acidity regulators (lactic acid E270 and citric acid E330) and an antioxidant (ascorbic acid E300), in addition to processed anchovy paste, which move it beyond a simple combination of whole foods.

How does the high salt content in this tapenade affect a hypertensive or low-sodium diet?

With about 2.5 g of salt per 100 g, the tapenade delivers roughly half of the WHO-recommended maximum daily sodium intake in a single serving, which can raise blood pressure and exacerbate hypertension, so individuals aiming for a low-sodium diet should use it sparingly.

Is the anchovy paste in this tapenade a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, anchovy paste is derived from fish, and the product is labelled with a fish allergen warning, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this tapenade.

Florelli • 190 g

Les Tartinables Tapenade d'Olives Vertes

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Les Tartinables Tapenade d'Olives Vertes is a green olive tapenade marketed as a salty spread, classified in the “Salty snacks” segment of the French PNNS food groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product with a nutrient profile that is high in fat and salt, low in sugars, and contains moderate saturated fat. While the spread supplies dietary fiber and monounsaturated fats from olives, its elevated sodium level and modest overall nutritional score limit its suitability for health-focused eating patterns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal235 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates0.9 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty spread, this tapenade contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 2.6 g per 100 g) and slightly lower saturated fat (3.8 g vs 5.8 g), but its energy content is higher at roughly 235 kcal versus the category mean of 210 kcal.

Ingredients

Olives vertes (47,5 %) (olives vertes, sel, correcteurs d'acidité : acide lactique et acide citrique, antioxydant : acide ascorbique), crème d'olives vertes (33,3 %) (olives vertes, sel), huile d'olive vierge extra, pâte d'_anchois_ (_anchois_, sel, huile de tournesol), câpres, thym, romarin, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique.

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