Why is Calamars à la Romaine classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 denotes foods that have undergone multiple industrial formulations; this product contains added wheat flour, vegetable oils, leavening agents and five listed additives: carrageenan (E407) as a thickener, guar gum (E412), diphosphates (E450) as raising agents, sodium carbonates (E500) and riboflavin (E101) as a vitamin fortifier.

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

With only 1.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds minimal glucose load, but its 1.26 g of salt per 100 g contributes a moderate amount of sodium; individuals monitoring blood sugar can generally tolerate the sugar level, while those with hypertension should consider the salt contribution within their daily limit.

Based on the ingredient list, is Calamars à la Romaine suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains giant squid (animal protein) and wheat flour (gluten), so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and its carbohydrate content (27.4 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen; halal status cannot be confirmed from the listed ingredients, and it is not certified as such.

LA CALDERA, Ocean Sea, SoloMar • 500g

Calamars à la Romaine

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Calamars à la Romaine are frozen, breaded squid fritters marketed by LIDL, packaged in a 500 g plastic bag and made primarily from 40 % giant squid, wheat flour, water, vegetable oils and a blend of seasonings. The product delivers 235 kcal per 100 g, with 10.6 g fat (moderate), 1.9 g saturated fat (moderate), 1.26 g salt (moderate), 1.3 g sugars (low), 6.6 g protein and 1.6 g fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA group 4 rating, while containing gluten, mollusc allergens and several additives (E407, E412, E450, E500, E101). Classified in the Composite foods and One‑dish‑meals groups, it serves as a convenient snack or meal component but should be eaten in moderation because of its ultra‑processed nature and moderate salt level.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal235 kcal

Fat10.6 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates27.4 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar frozen meals, this product has markedly lower sugar (1.3 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (1.26 g vs 3.55 g) but roughly twice the fat content (10.6 g vs 5.94 g).

Ingredients

40% calmar géant (mollusques), farine de blé, eau, amidon (blé), huiles vegetales (tournesol, colza), levure, sel, sucre, épaississants (carraghenanes), gomme guar, poudre à lever (diphosphates), carbonates de sodium, riboflavines,

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Calamars à la Romaine.

Marque Repère, Pêche Océan

500 g