Why is Salmon and Spinach Puff Pastries classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines a refined wheat‑based pastry, pre‑cooked fish, cream and multiple industrial ingredients, which places it in NOVA 4; its label lists riboflavin (E101) for colour, carrageenan (E407) as a stabiliser and an unspecified E14xx additive, all typical of highly processed foods.

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

With only 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the pastry is relatively low‑sugar, but its 1.1 g of salt per 100 g contributes a moderate sodium load that may be significant for people managing hypertension, especially when multiple servings are consumed.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes; the puff pastry is made from wheat flour, which contains gluten, and the product is labelled with a gluten allergen, making it unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

La Cuisine du Poissonnier • 240 g

Feuilletés au saumon et aux épinards

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Salmon and spinach puff pastries from La Cuisine du Poissonnier are refrigerated, ready-to-heat meals packaged in plastic, each 240 g portion containing a buttery puff pastry filled with Atlantic salmon, spinach and a creamy sauce. They belong to the Composite foods / One-dish meals group, carry a Nutri-Score of D and are classified in NOVA group 4, delivering 299 kcal per 100 g with high fat (18 g) and saturated fat (10 g), moderate salt (1.1 g), low sugars (1.9 g), 7.8 g protein and 1.7 g fiber, plus 34 % vegetables. The product lists allergens for celery, eggs, fish, gluten and milk, includes additives such as riboflavin (E101), carrageenan (E407) and an unnamed E14xx, and receives an Eco-Score of C, reflecting its plastic packaging and presence of palm oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal299 kcal

Fat18 g

Saturated Fat10 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal (5.9 g fat, 1.9 g saturated fat, 3.6 g salt, 3.6 g sugars, 175 kcal), this pastry contains markedly more fat and saturated fat and calories but less sugar and salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pâte feuilletée 56 % (farine de BLÉ, BEURRE 14% , eau, ŒUFS entiers. sel, jaune d'ŒUF, jus de citron, levure. colorant riboflavine), SAUMON atlantique (Salmo salar) 13,5%, eau, CRÈME (CRÈME, stabilisant carraghénanes), vin blanc, épinards 34 %, échalotes, farine de BLÉ, BEURRE, jus de citron, sel, huile de tournesol, amidon modifié de riz, blanc d'ŒUF en poudre, sucre, POISSONS blancs, sirop de glucose, maltodextrine, oignon, huile de palme, arômes (POISSON et CÉLERI) extrait de levure acidifiant acide citrique, extraits de champignon et de poireau. fécule de pomme de terre, extrait de vin blanc, extraits d'épices et de plantes aromatiques, poivre.

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