Why is Maille Fins Gourmets Spécialité Moutarde Pointe de Balsamique classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The mustard combines several refined ingredients (mustard powders, sunflower oil, refined starch, sugar) and uses multiple food‑grade additives, which meets the criteria for NOVA 4. Its label lists E224 (sulphite preservative), E330 (citric acid), E150d (caramel colour) and E415 (xanthan gum) as the main additives.

How does the salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.9 g of salt per 100 g, the condiment is high in sodium, which can raise blood pressure and counteract hypertension‑friendly guidelines; while its sugar level is low for diabetic concerns, the high salt still makes it best consumed sparingly by anyone monitoring blood pressure.

Is the mustard ingredient in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy or celery sensitivity?

Yes. The ingredient list highlights mustard seeds and mustard powder, both of which trigger mustard allergy reactions, and the spice blend explicitly contains celery, so individuals allergic to either should avoid this product.

Maille, Unilever • 345 g

Maille Fins Gourmets Spécialité Moutarde Pointe de Balsamique Bocal 345g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This product is a gourmet mustard specialty that belongs to the "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces" families of foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed condiment with several additives such as E224 (sulphite preservative), E330 (citric acid), E150d (caramel colour) and xanthan gum. Nutritionally it is very high in fat (34 g per 100 g) and salt (3.9 g per 100 g) while providing modest protein (4.9 g) and low sugars (3.4 g), and it contains the allergens celery, mustard and sulfites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal357 kcal

Fat34 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates6.7 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average condiments, this mustard contains roughly three times more fat (34 g vs 12 g per 100 g), slightly less salt (3.9 g vs 5 g), lower sugars (3.4 g vs 11 g), and a modestly higher saturated‑fat level (3.6 g vs 2.1 g).

Ingredients

Moutarde à l'ancienne 40% (eau, graines de MOUTARDE, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, sons de MOUTARDE, acidifiant : acide citrique, épices (dont CELERI)), huile de tournesol, moutarde de Dijon 26% (eau, graines de MOUTARDE, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique, conservateur : E224 (SULFITES)), Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP**4% (vinaigre balsamique de Modène : vinaigre de vin, moût de raisin cuit, moût de raisin concentré, colorant : caramel E150d), sucre, farine de MOUTARDE, amidon modifié, stabilisant : gomme xanthane, épices (dont CELERI). **Indication Géographique Protégée.

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