Why is Salade et penne Caesar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The salad undergoes multiple processing steps, including cooking the pasta, roasting and brining the chicken, and blending a complex Caesar sauce that uses emulsifiers, preservatives and flavor enhancers. It lists five additives, notably the antioxidant potassium disulfite (E224), the preservative potassium sorbate (E202), the acidity regulators citric acid (E330) and lactic acid (E270), plus unspecified other additives covered by the generic E14xx code.

How does the sodium level in this salad affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.52 g of salt per 100 g (about 520 mg of sodium), the salad provides roughly 22 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake of 2,300 mg. While lower than many ready‑made meals, it should still be consumed in moderation by people monitoring their blood pressure.

Is the mustard in the Caesar sauce a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes. The Caesar dressing includes mustard seeds and a mustard component, both of which are common allergens. Individuals with a mustard allergy should avoid this product because the allergen is present throughout the sauce.

Lidl, Select & Go • 250 g

Salade et penne Caesar

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salade et penne Caesar is a ready‑to‑eat pasta salad that mixes cooked penne, roasted chicken fillet, cherry tomatoes, hard‑boiled eggs, cheese and a creamy Caesar dressing. It belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals families, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 4, delivering 163 kcal, 8.2 g fat (1.6 g saturated), 0.52 g salt, 7.5 g protein, 1.6 g fiber and only 1.3 g sugars per 100 g, while also containing five food additives and allergens such as eggs, milk, gluten and mustard. The product is packaged in a combination of plastic tray, bag, film and cardboard sleeve, has an Eco‑Score of D and is not suitable for vegans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal163 kcal

Fat8.2 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates14.2 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared pasta salad, this Caesar salad contains less sugar, carbohydrates and calories but more fat, while offering slightly higher protein and considerably lower salt.

Ingredients

111 g de Penne cuisinées 44,4% (pâtes alimentaires penne cuites 39,9% (eau, semoule de _blé_ dur (Origine : France, Espagne, Italie, Allemagne, Canada)), tomates mi-séchées marinées 1,7% (tomates mi-séchées, huile de tournesol, sel, plantes aromatiques), basilic 0,8%, huile de colza, ail, jus de tomates concentré, sucre, huile de tournesol), 65 g d'ingrédients Savoureux 26% (émincés de filet de poulet traité en salaison rôti 10% (filet de poulet 9,8% (Origine : Brésil, Thaïlande et Hongrie), amidons de maïs et de manioc, dextrose, sel), _œufs_ durs 8%, tomates cerise 6%, _fromage_ à pâte pressée cuite 2% (Origine : Italie)) 40 g de Salades mélangées 16% (laitue, chicorée et roquette), 30 g de Sauce Caesar 12% (eau, huile de colza, huile d'olive vierge extra, _Parmigiano Reggiano_ 1,2%, _moutarde_ de Dijon (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, antioxydant : disulfite de potassium, acidifiant : acide citrique), câpres (câpres, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), poudre de _fromage_, sel, jus de citron concentré, ail, jaune d'_œuf_ en poudre, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, persil, acidifiant : acide lactique, piment, conservateur : sorbate de potassium), 4g de Crumble Salé 1,6% (farine de _blé_, huile de tournesol haut oléique, sel 0,02%, levure,

84%

35%

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