Why is Quenelles de brochet sauce Nantua classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is a ready-to-eat canned meal that combines many industrially processed ingredients - refined starches, cream, milk powder, flavorings, and a stabiliser - so it meets the definition of an ultra-processed food (NOVA 4). The label lists two additives: the thickening agent E407 (a pectin) and a flavoring identified as E14xx, both used to improve texture and taste.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the dish contributes minimally to daily carbohydrate limits and is generally safe for diabetes management, while its 0.8 g of salt per 100 g is well below the typical 3.55 g average for canned meals, making it a moderate choice for hypertension if total daily sodium intake is monitored.

Is the crayfish (Ecrevisse) in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes. Crayfish is a crustacean and is listed among the allergens (crustaceans, molluscs) on the label; individuals allergic to shellfish should avoid this product as it may trigger allergic reactions.

Petitjean • 400 g

Quenelles de brochet sauce Nantua

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Quenelles de Brochet sauce Nantua are a ready-to-eat, metal-canned fish quenelle in a classic Nantua cream sauce produced by Petitjean. The product belongs to the Composite foods / One-dish meals group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), offering low sugar (0.5 g/100 g) and modest salt (0.8 g/100 g) while providing fish protein and vegetable notes from tomato concentrate and parsley. However, it contains several common allergens (crustaceans, fish, eggs, milk, gluten, molluscs), moderate amounts of fat and saturated fat, and includes additives such as the stabiliser E407 and a flavoring (E14xx), which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Fat7.1 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates8.8 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned fish meals (3.57 g sugar, 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt per 100 g), this product is markedly low in sugar and salt, has a higher saturated-fat level, and its overall fat content is moderate.

Ingredients

Sauce: eau, CRÈME (stabilisant : E407), concentré de tomate, amidon transformé de riz, LAIT en poudre, amidon transformé de pomme de terre, cognac (dont sel, arôme), extrait d'ECREVISSE, persil, poudre de CREVETTES grises (contient mollusques), ail, épice. Quenelles (36%): farine de BLE, matière grasse de porc, OEUFS frais (14%), BROCHET (13%), eau, sel, arôme,

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