Why is Filet de maquereaux Citron et thym classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes several added ingredients beyond the raw fish, such as water, extra‑virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, a small amount of sugar, a thickening agent (guar gum, listed as E412) and turmeric, which move it beyond minimally processed status.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low‑sugar and generally safe for diabetic meal plans, while its 0.9 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and below the average for canned fish, but it should still be counted toward daily sodium limits for people with hypertension.

Is the added guar gum (E412) a concern for individuals with digestive sensitivities?

Guar gum is a soluble fiber used as a thickener and is well tolerated by most people, but those with irritable bowel syndrome or other gastrointestinal sensitivities may experience bloating or gas when consuming products that contain it.

Petit Navire • 110 g

Filet de maquereaux Citron et thym

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Filet de maquereaux Citron et thym is a canned mackerel fillet belonging to the Fish Meat Eggs group. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added oil, salt, sugar and a thickening agent. While it offers high protein and omega‑3 fatty acids, it is high in total and saturated fat and provides more calories than the average canned fish.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal250 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates0.6 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned fish averages, this mackerel fillet contains markedly more fat (19 g vs 6.6 g) and saturated fat (4.8 g vs 1.3 g) while delivering higher protein (19 g vs 18 g) and lower sugar (0.5 g vs 1 g), but its calorie content is substantially higher (250 kcal vs 149 kcal).

Ingredients

Filets de maquereaux (86%), eau, huile d’olive vierge extra, zestes de citron (1.2), jus de citron (0,8%), sel, thym (0,4%), sucre, épaississant:: gomme guar, curcuma

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