Why is Tuna in mayonnaise sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines cooked tuna with a refined oil‑based mayonnaise, modified corn starch, mustard seeds, egg‑yolk powder and several seasonings, all of which are industrially processed ingredients, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The label lists two additives: turmeric extract (E100) for colour and an unspecified additive coded E14xx.

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

With only 0.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is unlikely to raise blood glucose levels and is suitable for a diabetic diet. However, it contains 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, which is moderate and may contribute to sodium intake, so individuals managing hypertension should monitor portion sizes.

Is the egg yolk powder in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes. Egg yolk powder is derived from eggs and is declared as an allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product.

Petit Navire • 140 g

Thon a la sauce mayonnaise

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Tuna in mayonnaise sauce is a canned fish product produced by Petit Navire in France. It belongs to the fish and seafood dietary family, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, and provides 276 kcal per 100 g with a high fat content of 25 g, moderate salt at 0.9 g and very low sugar at 0.1 g. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4), contains additives such as turmeric extract (E100) and an unspecified additive (E14xx), and lists egg, fish and sulphites as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal276 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates1.7 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar foods, this tuna contains about four times more fat (25 g vs 6.6 g per 100 g) while offering considerably less sugar (0.1 g vs 0.98 g) and lower salt (0.9 g vs 5.3 g).

Ingredients

Thon (25%), huile de colza acanthe graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), amidon modifié de mais, jaune d'oeuf en poudre, sel épaississants comme de nons vinaigre de vin blanc (sulfites), comichons (4%) (cornichons, vinaigre d'alcool, sel) (sulfites), moutarde ja duer farine de graines de caroube, extrait de curcuma.

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