Why is Chaussons au Thon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product uses refined wheat flour, added fats such as butter and sunflower oil, flavor enhancers, and food‑grade additives E14xx (a colourant) and E330 (citric acid), all of which trigger the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed label.

Is the tuna in Chaussons au Thon a concern for people with fish or dairy allergies?

Yes, the tuna provides the fish allergen, and the presence of butter introduces a milk allergen, making the product unsuitable for individuals allergic to fish or dairy.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or dairy‑free diets?

No, the product contains wheat flour (gluten), tuna and butter (animal proteins and dairy), so it is not gluten‑free, vegan, nor dairy‑free, though it can fit a pescatarian diet.

Les Panés Grand Frais • 280 g

Chaussons au Thon

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chaussons au Thon are bakery-style fish turnovers sold in France, packaged in a 280 g bag. They belong to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups, carry a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed classification, and have no Nutri‑Score assigned, delivering 220 kcal per 100 g. The filling supplies tuna protein and vegetables with no added sugars, but the product also contains butter, sunflower oil, and additives (E14xx, E330) and may be high in salt for sensitive diets.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal220 kcal

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fish meal, it contains no added sugars and a higher caloric value (220 kcal per 100 g vs 174.6 kcal).

Ingredients

Ingrédients farine de blé, thon listao 16,4% (origine Equateur), eau, concassé de tomate (tomates jus de tomate, acidifiant: acide citrique), poivrons rouges rissolés à l'huile de tournesol, beurre, oignons courgettes rissolées à l'huile de tournesol, ceuf entier huile de tournesol, concentré de tomate, huile d'olive, ail pulpe 1%(ail,sel, sel,levure, amidon transformé de mais, cumin 0,1%,poivre noir, curcuma 0,01%.

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