Why is Vinaigrette Légère Huile de Sésame & Sauce Soja classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dressing mixes refined rapeseed oil, soy sauce, vinegar and multiple isolated ingredients such as carrageenan and xanthan gum; because it contains industrially derived additives, several processing steps and a complex ingredient list, it meets the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product.

How does the high fat and moderate salt content of this vinaigrette affect people with hypertension or heart disease?

With 37 g of fat (including 3.3 g saturated fat) and 1.8 g of salt per 100 ml, regular consumption can increase total and saturated fat intake and add sodium to the diet, which may raise blood pressure and cardiovascular risk for individuals managing hypertension or heart conditions; moderation is recommended.

Is this vinaigrette suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or low‑sodium diets?

The product contains only plant‑derived ingredients, so it is compatible with a vegan diet, but it includes wheat flour (gluten) in the soy sauce and added salt, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or low‑sodium eating plans.

Maille, Unilever • 360ml

Vinaigrette Légère Huile de Sésame & Sauce Soja Graines de Sésame Torréfiées 36 cl

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Maille’s 360 ml Vinaigrette Légère with sesame oil, soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds is a light salad dressing marketed in France and sold by major retailers such as Auchan and Carrefour. It belongs to the “Fat and sauces” food group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and, based on its ingredient list, falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; per 100 ml it provides 37 g fat, 1.8 g salt, 5.5 g sugars and 0.7 g fiber. The formulation includes common allergens (soy, sesame, wheat), uses refined rapeseed oil and added thickeners (carrageenan, xanthan gum), which may be a concern for allergy‑sensitive or clean‑eating consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal373 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates6.3 g

Sugars5.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salad dressing, this vinaigrette contains roughly three times more fat (37 g vs 12 g per 100 ml), but its salt (1.8 g) and sugar (5.5 g) levels are well below the typical 5 g and 11 g found in the category.

Ingredients

Huile de colza 35%, vinaigre de vin rouge, sauce soja 18% (eau, graines de SOJA, BLÉ, sel, vinaigre d'alcool, alcool, sucre), vinaigre de vin blanc, huile de SÉSAME 5,7%, sucre, eau, graines de SÉSAME torréfiées 2,4%, sel, épaississants : carraghénanes et gomme xanthane, épices. Peut contenir : moutarde.

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