Why is Tuna and egg bowl salad classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it is a ready-made meal that undergoes multiple formulation steps, includes added oils, sauces and preservatives, and contains three food additives: acidity regulator E260 (acetic acid), acidity regulator E330 (citric acid) and thickener E415 (xanthan gum).

How does the salt content in this salad affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.63 g of salt per 100 g, the salad provides less sodium than many processed meals, but regular consumption can still contribute to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should monitor portion sizes and balance it with lower‑salt foods.

Is this salad suitable for a vegan or vegetarian diet?

No. The salad contains hard‑boiled egg and tuna, which are animal products, so it is neither vegan nor vegetarian.

Select & Go Lidl • 250

Salade bol thon oeuf

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tuna and egg bowl salad is a ready-to-eat composite meal that combines lettuce, hard-boiled egg, tuna in brine, corn, cherry tomatoes and a cocktail-style dressing, packaged by Select & Go (Lidl). It carries a Nutri-Score of B, provides 7 g protein and 1.5 g fiber per 100 g while keeping added sugars low at 1.9 g, but its fat (7.6 g) and salt (0.63 g) are moderate and it belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category. The formulation includes three food additives (E260, E330, E415) and allergens such as celery, egg, fish and mustard, yet the tuna is MSC-certified, contributing to a sustainable seafood claim.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Added Sugars3.8 g

Fruits & Vegetables46.2 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared pasta salad, this tuna‑egg bowl contains far less sugar (1.9 g vs 3.57 g), salt (0.63 g vs 3.55 g) and calories (109 kcal vs 175 kcal), while its fat level is higher (7.6 g vs 5.94 g).

Ingredients

36% salade, 16% oeuf dur (oeuf**, sel, acidifiants: acide citrique, acide acétique), 16% sauce condimentaire cocktail (eau, huile de colza, moutarde (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, sel, tomate séchée 0,16%, amidon de mais, concentré de tomate 0,04%, arômes naturels (contient du céleri), épaississant: gomme xanthane), 13% maïs (maïs, sucre, sel), 12% thon au naturel (thon listao, eau, sel), 6% tomate cerise, eau, ferments

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