Why is Rillettes de maquereaux à l'échalote classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled ultra‑processed because the fish is blended with refined oil, vinegars, flavorings and several functional ingredients; the additives listed are carrageenan (E407) as a thickener, carob seed flour, guar gum, powdered egg white, milk proteins, and a natural shallot flavoring.

How does the salt level in this rillette impact a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

The product provides 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, which translates to about 0.33 g in a typical 30 g serving, a moderate amount that can fit within daily limits but should be limited for individuals monitoring blood pressure.

Are the egg‑derived ingredients a problem for consumers with egg allergy?

Yes, the spread contains powdered egg white, which is an identified allergen; anyone allergic to egg should avoid this product.

Petit Navire • 125 g

Rillettes de maquereaux a l'echalote

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Rillettes de maquereaux à l'échalote is a French-made mackerel rillette with shallots, belonging to the Fish, Meat and Eggs dietary group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing additives such as carrageenan, powdered egg white and milk proteins, which contribute to moderate fat (18 g per 100 g), saturated fat (3.5 g) and salt (1.1 g while providing 12 g of protein and low sugars (0.9 g). The presence of fish, egg and milk allergens and a relatively high salt level make it unsuitable for low‑sodium or allergen‑free diets, though it supplies omega‑3‑rich mackerel.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal218 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates1.6 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical fish spreads, this rillettes contains about three times more fat (18 g vs 6.6 g), double the saturated fat, substantially more calories, but its salt (1.1 g) is far below the category average of 5.3 g and sugars are low.

Ingredients

_Maquereau_ (50 %), eau, huile de colza, échalotes (6 %), vinaigre de vin blanc, vinaigre d'alcool, échalotes déshydratées (1,6 %), persil, sel, blanc d'_œuf_ en poudre, protéines de _lait_, fibres de pomme de terre, épaississants : carraghénanes et farine de graine de caroube et gomme guar, arôme naturel d'échalote.

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