Why is Maille Light Basil Honey Lemon Vinaigrette classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dressing is rated NOVA 4 because it includes refined sunflower oil, sugar, multiple flavor extracts and three food additives: E224 (sulphite preservative), E407 (carrageenan thickener) and E415 (xanthan gum), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this vinaigrette affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 8.3 g of sugar and 1.3 g of salt per 100 ml, the dressing adds moderate carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels and a modest amount of sodium that may contribute to blood‑pressure elevation, so people with diabetes or hypertension should use it sparingly.

Is the sulphite preservative (E224) in this vinaigrette a concern for people with sulphite sensitivity?

Yes, E224 is a sulphite that can trigger asthma, hives or other allergic reactions in sulphite‑sensitive individuals, and the product label clearly lists it as an allergen.

Maille • 360 ml

MAILLE Vinaigrette Légère Basilic Pointe de Miel Zeste de Citron 36 cl

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Maille Light Basil Honey Lemon Vinaigrette is a 360 ml salad dressing that combines sunflower oil, basil extract, honey, lemon zest and a touch of white wine vinegar. It delivers a high fat content of 40 g per 100 ml, moderate sugars at 8.3 g and 1.3 g of salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and being classified in NOVA group 4 due to its multiple processed ingredients and additives. While the basil, honey and lemon provide distinctive flavor, the product is ultra‑processed, contains sulphite preservative E224 and is not vegan because of honey.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal397 kcal

Fat40 g

Saturated Fat4.7 g

Carbohydrates8.3 g

Sugars8.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salad dressing, this vinaigrette contains roughly three times more fat, slightly less sugar and about a quarter of the salt.

Ingredients

Ingrédients huile de tournesol 33%, eau, vinaigre aromatisé au basilic (vinaigre de vin blanc, extrait de basilic, conservateur E224 (SULFITES)), miel 7,6%, huile infusée au basilic 7,2% (huile de maïs, extrait de basilic), vinaigre de vin blanc, sucre, zeste de citron 1,5%, sel, épaississants carraghénanes et gomme xanthane, épices, basilic en poudre 0,04%.

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