Why is this margarine classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 includes foods made mostly from industrial ingredients and additives; this spread lists emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, sorbate potassium (E202) as a preservative, citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, natural flavourings, vitamins A and D, and small amounts of other stabilisers, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the salt content of this spread affect people on a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes about 560 mg of sodium, which is well above the average 0.4 g salt found in typical spreads and can quickly exceed daily sodium recommendations, so individuals with hypertension should limit consumption.

Is this product suitable for a vegan diet despite being labeled plant‑based?

No. Although the main oil blend is plant‑based, the ingredient list includes buttermilk powder (derived from milk), making the spread non‑vegan and unsuitable for strict vegan consumers.

fruit d'or • 510g

Margarine

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This product is a plant‑based spread marketed as margarine and belongs to the “Fat and sauces” PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D (score 13) and is a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food, containing 60 g of fat per 100 g (15 g saturated), 1.4 g of salt, no sugars, and milk listed as an allergen. The formulation includes palm oil, emulsifiers, sorbate potassium, citric acid, natural flavours, vitamins and buttermilk powder, making it non‑vegan despite the plant‑based claim.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal540 kcal

Fat60 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread, this margarine provides less fat (60 g vs 76.6 g) and saturated fat (15 g vs 21.7 g) and contains no sugars, but its salt level (1.4 g) is markedly higher than the typical 0.4 g.

Ingredients

Huiles végétales 60% (tournesol 31%, palme, lin 13%, colza 0,6%)', eau, sel 1,4%, émulsifiants: lécithine de tournesol, mono-, diglycerides d'acides gras, poudre de babeurre (LAIT), conservateur: sorbate de potassium, acidifiant: acide citrique, arômes naturels, vitamines A et D. builes vágátaloc denno cotte rocette Eruit d'Or

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