Why is Mackerel fillets in tomato and basil sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the whole fish is transformed with added tomato concentrate, white‑wine vinegar, sunflower oil, basil, modified corn starch and xanthan gum, and the formulation includes two listed additives: the preservative group E14xx and the thickener E415 (xanthan gum).

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

The product contains 1.3 g of sugar per 100 g, which is modest but can still raise blood glucose levels for diabetics and should be accounted for in carbohydrate counting, while its 1 g of salt per 100 g is well below the typical canned‑fish average and poses a relatively low risk for hypertension, though it still contributes to total daily sodium intake.

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

Yes – the product is made of 56 % mackerel fillets, and mackerel is a major fish allergen; anyone with a fish allergy should avoid it as it will trigger an allergic reaction.

Lidl • 169 g (85 g net égoutté)

Filets de maquereaux sauce tomate et basilic

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Mackerel fillets in tomato and basil sauce are a ready-to-eat canned fish product that belongs to the pnns_groups of Fish Meat Eggs and Fish and seafood. It earns a Nutri-Score of B and is classified as NOVA group 4, reflecting its relatively high protein (13 g per 100 g) and low sugar, but also the presence of added sauces, modified starch, and two additives (E14xx and E415), which make it an ultra-processed item. The serving contains moderate salt (1 g/100 g) and higher saturated fat (2.4 g/100 g) than the average for similar canned fish, carries fish, egg and milk allergens, and is packaged in recyclable aluminum while the fishery is certified sustainable.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal159 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates2.2 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned fish, this product provides higher sugar (1.3 g vs 0.98 g), far lower salt (1 g vs 5.32 g), higher saturated fat (2.4 g vs 1.32 g), lower protein (13 g vs 18.05 g) and slightly more energy (159 kcal vs 149 kcal).

Ingredients

56% filets de maquereaux (poissons), eau, 9% concentré de tomate, vinaigre de vin blanc, huile de tournesol, 1,6% basilic, amidon modifié (maïs), sel, sucre, ail déshydraté, épaississant: gomme xanthane; poivre. Traces éventuelles de céleri, d'œuf, de lait et de moutarde.

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