Why is Filets de harengs fumés -25% de sel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 4 because it includes multiple industrial additives: sodium diacetate (E262ii) as a preservative, potassium lactate (E326) as a flavour stabiliser, citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, and added sugar, all of which move it beyond minimally processed categories.

How does the salt content in this smoked herring fillet affect a hypertensive diet?

At 3.3 g of salt per 100 g, the fillet provides about 1,320 mg of sodium, which is lower than many smoked fish but still represents a significant portion of the recommended daily limit of 2,300 mg, so hypertensive individuals should consume it in small portions and balance it with low‑salt foods.

Is the herring in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes. Herring is a fish species and the product is labelled with a fish allergen warning, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this smoked herring fillet.

Delpierre • 170g

Filets de harengs fumés -25% de sel

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Filets de harengs fumés -25% de sel are smoked Atlantic herring fillets that belong to the Fish Meat Eggs group. They carry a Nutri‑Score of E and are classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting the presence of several food additives such as sodium diacetate (E262ii), potassium lactate (E326) and citric acid (E330) as well as added sugar. Nutritionally they provide high protein (20 g) and high fat (16 g) with moderate saturated fat (3.6 g), low carbohydrates and sugars, and a reduced salt level of 3.3 g per 100 g, which is lower than typical smoked fish but still contributes notable sodium.

Nutrient Levels

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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 average seafood products (per 100 g), this fillet contains roughly 16 g fat (vs 6.7 g), 3.6 g saturated fat (vs 1.3 g), 20 g protein (vs 18 g) and 3.3 g salt, which is below the average 5.3 g salt content.

Ingredients

Hareng, sel 3,3%, sucre,: lactate de potassium, diacétate de sodium, acide citrique.

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