How does the sugar and salt content of this dressing affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.3 g of sugar (including 4.2 g added sugars) and 0.36 g of salt per 100 ml, the dressing can raise blood glucose levels and contribute to sodium intake, so individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure should use it sparingly.

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

The product is not vegan because it contains honey, it is gluten‑free as no wheat‑derived ingredients are listed, and it is not keto‑friendly due to its high fat and moderate carbohydrate content.

Maille • 360 ml

Maille Vinaigrette Légère Basilic 360ml

Q: Why is Vinaigrette Légère Basilic classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dressing is labeled NOVA 4 because its ingredient list includes industrial additives such as potassium disulfite (E224), carrageenan (E407) and xanthan gum (E415), along with refined sugar and honey, indicating a high level of formulation beyond simple ingredients.

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Vinaigrette Légère Basilic is a light basil‑flavored salad dressing from the French brand Maille, belonging to the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces family. It delivers a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, offering 35 g of fat (including 3.1 g saturated fat) and 352 kcal per 100 ml, while containing moderate sugar (7.3 g) and low salt (0.36 g). The formulation includes plant‑based oils, basil extract and jalapeño for flavor, but also honey, potassium disulfite (E224), carrageenan (E407) and xanthan gum (E415), which may be concerns for vegans, those avoiding additives, or people sensitive to sulphites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal352 kcal

Fat35 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates7.4 g

Sugars7.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average vinaigrette, this dressing contains almost three times more fat and double the calories, but far less sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Eau, huile de colza 26%, vinaigre aromatisé au basilic 21% (vinaigre de vin blanc, extrait de basilic 0,2%, conservateur : DISULFITE de potassium), huile infusée au basilic 9% (huile de maïs 6,1%, basilic 2,9%), vinaigre de vin blanc, miel 4,2%, sucre, sel, épaississants : carraghénanes et gomme xanthane, épice et aromate (piment jalapeño, basilic 0,06%). Peut contenir : MOUTARDE, SÉSAME.

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