Why is Five Bean Salad classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it contains multiple processed components such as added sugar, salt, white‑wine vinegar, mustard powder and two food‑grade additives, E300 (ascorbic acid) and E509 (calcium chloride), which move it beyond minimally processed categories.

Is the mustard in Five Bean Salad a concern for individuals with mustard allergy?

Yes. Mustard powder is listed among the ingredients and is flagged as an allergen, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this salad.

Is Five Bean Salad suitable for vegan, gluten-free, and other common dietary restrictions?

All ingredients are plant‑based and free from animal-derived, gluten‑containing or nut ingredients, making the salad suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten‑free, dairy‑free and nut‑free diets.

Napolina • 400 g

Five Bean Salad

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Five Bean Salad is a canned plant‑based legume dish classified under the legumes food group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its inclusion of added sugar, salt, white‑wine vinegar, mustard powder and food‑grade additives such as E300 (ascorbic acid) and E509 (calcium chloride). Nutritionally, the salad offers relatively low fat and sugar, high fiber (6.2 g) and a decent protein content (7.1 g) per 100 g, but it also contains moderate salt (0.72 g) and an allergenic mustard component.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat0.9 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates18.8 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar plant‑based canned foods, this five‑bean salad contains roughly half the sugar (2.1 g vs 4.09 g), far less salt (0.72 g vs 2.32 g), about half the protein (7.1 g vs 13.8 g) and similar fiber (6.2 g vs 6.7 g), while providing only about 125 kcal (523 kJ) per 100 g versus the category average of 263 kcal.

Ingredients

Vegetables in Variable Proportions 60% (Red Kidney Beans, Black Eye Beans, Borlotti Beans, Pea Navy Beans, Baby Green Lima Beans, Sweetcorn), Water, White Wine Vinegar 0.9%, Salt, Sugar, _Mustard_ Powder, Garlic Powder, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Pepper, Firming Agent (Calcium Chloride), Pepper Extract, Basil Extract.

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