Why is Planta Fin Tartine et Cuisson Demi-sel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread is made from refined vegetable oils, added emulsifiers (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids, sunflower lecithin), a colourant (E160 carotenoids) and an acidity regulator (E270 lactic acid), all of which are hallmark ingredients of ultra‑processed foods, resulting in a NOVA 4 classification.

How does the high salt content in this spread affect a hypertensive or sodium‑restricted diet?

With 1.5 g of salt per 100 g, the spread provides about 25 % of the WHO's recommended daily limit of 5 g, so regular consumption can significantly raise sodium intake and may worsen blood‑pressure control for people on a low‑salt diet.

Is the dairy‑based butter powder in this product a concern for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the ingredient list includes a butter powder derived from milk, which triggers the "milk" allergen warning, making the spread unsuitable for anyone who must avoid dairy proteins or lactose.

Upfield France • 400g

Planta Fin Tartine et Cuisson Demi-sel

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is a plant‑based, semi‑salted spread marketed as a light margarine for toast and cooking. It belongs to the "Fat and sauces" group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4) because it contains refined vegetable oils, emulsifiers, colourants and a dairy‑based butter powder. While it provides no sugar and a modest salt level compared with many spreads, its fat (60 g) and saturated‑fat (20 g) content are high, it includes palm oil and a milk allergen, and it uses two food additives (E160 carotenoids and E270 lactic acid).

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 Fat20 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average plant‑based spreads, this spread has lower total fat (60 g vs 76.6 g) and saturated fat (20 g vs 21.7 g) but contains far more salt (1.5 g vs 0.39 g) and no sugar.

Ingredients

Huile végétale 60% (palme,colza tournesol, en proportion variable).eau, poudre de batbeurre (lait), sel 1.5%, émulsifiant : mono-,diglycérides d'acides gras et lécithine de tournesol, correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique, arôme naturel, vitamine A et D, colorant caroténoïdes

84%

35%

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