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

The product mixes tuna with tomato concentrate, vegetables, added sugar, oil, vinegar, and several food‑type additives; these include guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415) and flavorings, which push it into the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Thon à la Catalane affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels and is not ideal for strict low‑sugar diets, while its 1 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should consume it in limited amounts.

Is the tuna in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the main ingredient is tuna, which is a recognized fish allergen, and the label explicitly lists fish as an allergen, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this product.

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Thon à la Catalane

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Product Insights

Thon à la Catalane is a canned tuna product prepared in a Catalan‑style tomato sauce, belonging to the fish dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, includes added sugars, salt, and additives such as guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415), and bears a dolphin‑safe certification. The can provides 9.9 g of protein per 100 g with low saturated fat and low salt, but its sugar level (4 g) and moderate fat are higher than typical canned tuna, and the presence of fish makes it unsuitable for fish‑allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal112 kcal

Fat5.6 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates4.8 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar canned fish products, this tuna has lower fat (5.6 g vs 6.6 g), lower saturated fat (0.5 g vs 1.3 g), much lower salt (1 g vs 5.3 g) and lower energy (112 kcal vs 149 kcal), but it contains more sugar (4 g vs 1 g), slightly more carbohydrates (4.8 g vs 4.2 g) and about half the protein (9.9 g vs 18 g).

Ingredients

30% thon (poissons), eau, 19% cm, centré de tomate, 6% carottes, 6% oignons, huile de cola, 3% cornichon, 3% poivrons rouges, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, 0,5% olives noires, sel, amidon modifié (mais), épaississants : gomme guar, gomme xanthanes, arômes

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