Why is Tuna fillets in olive oil classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the tuna is combined with added sunflower oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, lemon juice, flavorings and a thickening system; the only listed food additives are guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415).

How does the salt content of this canned tuna affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1 g of salt per 100 g, the product contains less sodium than many canned fish, so it can fit within moderate-salt guidelines, but each serving still adds to daily sodium intake and should be accounted for.

Is the tuna in this product a concern for individuals allergic to fish?

Yes, the primary ingredient is skipjack tuna, which is a major fish allergen, making the product unsuitable for anyone with a fish allergy.

Les Doris • 115 g

Filets de thon à l'huile d'olive

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Tuna fillets in olive oil are canned skipjack tuna fillets packed in sunflower oil, water, vinegar and a touch of lemon, produced in Spain and marketed as dolphin-safe. The product belongs to the Fish Meat Eggs group, carries a Nutri-Score of A thanks to its high 26 g protein per 100 g and zero sugars, but it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and contains the additives guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415) along with added salt and a small amount of sugar. While it delivers valuable omega-3 fats from fatty fish and a modest 6 g total fat, the presence of added oil, sugar and 1 g salt per 100 g means consumers should consider portion size, especially if watching sodium intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal158 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical canned fish averages, this tuna provides virtually no sugar, only 1 g of salt (far below the 5.3 g average), slightly less total fat, and markedly more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Thon listao, eau, huile de tournesol, vinaigre de vin, sel, sucre, jus de citron (0,6%), arôme de citron, épaississant : gomme guar, gomme xanthane,

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