Why is Smoked herring without bones classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The herring is smoked, canned and includes preservatives such as potassium lactate (E326) and citric acid (E330), as well as sodium acetate, which together with processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt and saturated fat content of this smoked herring affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 3.3 g of salt and 3.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product contributes significantly to daily sodium and saturated‑fat limits, making it less suitable for people managing high blood pressure or aiming for a heart‑healthy eating plan.

Is the fish ingredient in this product a concern for individuals with seafood allergies?

Yes, the main ingredient is herring, a fish, so the product is not safe for anyone with a fish or seafood allergy and should be avoided by those individuals.

Delpierre • 3 x 170 g

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Product Insights

These smoked herring fillets, sold bone‑free in 3 x 170 g cans, belong to the fish/meat/eggs group and provide 20 g of protein per 100 g. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high salt (3.3 g per 100 g) and moderate fat (16 g per 100 g) while containing no sugar. It is MSC sustainable, but the high salt and saturated fat, together with added preservatives, limit its suitability for low‑sodium or heart‑healthy diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates0.8 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned seafood, this product contains markedly more fat and protein, less salt and virtually no sugar.

Ingredients

Hareng (Clupea harengus, pêché en Atlantique Nord-Est: Mer de Norvège, Mer du Nord, Islande et Féroé, Quest Ecosse, Mers Celtiques et Manche avec sennes, chaluts, files maillants et similaires, files tournants et soulevés), el 3,3%, sucre, conservateurs : lactate de potassium, iacétate de sodium, acide citrique. Contient: poisson. Transformé en France : dans notre atelier d'Epreville (Haute Normandie).

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