Why is Salmon & Prawn Sushi Selection classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is marked as ultra-processed because it combines many industrially prepared components, seasoned sushi rice with added sugar and vinegar, cured salmon, multiple sauces, and flavorings, each undergoing separate processing steps; although no additives are listed, the presence of added sugars, oils and sauces makes it fall into NOVA group 4.

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

With 5.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the sushi can raise blood glucose levels and should be consumed in limited portions by people with diabetes, while the 1.37 g of salt (about 550 mg sodium) contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for those managing hypertension, although it is lower than the average sushi salt level.

Is the prawn ingredient a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the product contains prawns (Penaeus vannamei and Pandalus borealis), which are crustaceans and a common trigger for shellfish allergies; anyone allergic to crustaceans should avoid this sushi.

Sainsbury's • 150g

Salmon & Prawn Sushi Selection

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salmon & Prawn Sushi Selection is a ready-to-eat composite food that falls into the one-dish meals group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with several prepared components such as seasoned rice, cured salmon, sauces and added sugars. Nutritionally it offers moderate protein (5.1 g) and low saturated fat, but contains higher sugar (5.6 g) and modest salt (1.37 g) per 100 g, and it lists crustaceans, fish, soy and sesame among the allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal172 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates30.6 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sushi products, this selection provides more sugar (5.6 g vs 3.6 g) and carbohydrates (30.6 g vs 23 g) but lower fat (3 g vs 5.9 g), saturated fat (0.7 g vs 1.9 g), salt (1.37 g vs 3.55 g), fiber (0.9 g vs 2.08 g) and protein (5.1 g vs 7.2 g).

Ingredients

Cooked Sushi Rice (Water, Rice, Sugar, Rice Vinegar, Salt, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower Oil, Rapeseed Oil), Rice Wine), Cured Scottish Salmon (Salmo salar) (Fish) (9%), Prawns (Penaeus vannamei) (Crustacean) (3.5%), Prawns (Pandalus borealis) (Crustacean) (3%), Red Pepper (3%), Sesame Seeds, Full Fat Soft Cheese (2.5%) (Soft Cheese (Cows' Milk), Salt), Soy Sauce (1.5%) (Water, Soya Beans, Wheat, Salt, Alcohol), Carrot, Water, Rapeseed Oil, Nori Seaweed, Chives, Salt, Cornflour, Rice Vinegar, Chili Sauce (Water, Sugar, Red Chilli Purée, Spirit Vinegar, Cornflour, Garlic Purée, White Wine Vinegar, Salt, Ginger Purée, Dried Garlic, Citrus Fibre, Dried Red Pepper), Pasteurised Egg Yolk, Ginger, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Vinegar (Sugar, Spirit Vinegar, Rice Vinegar, Salt), White Wine Vinegar, Mustard Seeds.

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