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

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation includes refined oils, cream, yogurt, multiple stabilisers and thickeners, and a range of food additives; the product contains carrageenan (E 407), guar gum (E 412), xanthan gum (E 415), acetic acid (E 260) and citric acid (E 330).

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

The 6.5 g of sugar per 100 g can raise blood glucose levels, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while the 2.2 g of salt, although lower than many processed meats, still contributes a significant portion of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, mustard is listed as an ingredient and is also declared as an allergen, so anyone allergic to mustard should avoid this product.

Baltic • 400 g

Filets de harengs

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

The product is 400 g of marinated herring fillets in a creamy dill sauce, belonging to the fish, meat and eggs food group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with several additives such as carrageenan (E 407), guar gum (E 412), xanthan gum (E 415), acetic acid (E 260) and citric acid (E 330). Nutritionally it is very high in fat (27.5 g), saturated fat (3.8 g) and sugars (6.5 g) while providing moderate salt (2.2 g) and relatively low protein (6.9 g) compared with typical fish products.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal303 kcal

Fat27.5 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates6.9 g

Sugars6.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar fish products, this herring dish contains roughly four times more fat (27.5 g vs 6.6 g), six times more saturated fat (3.8 g vs 1.32 g) and over six times the sugar (6.5 g vs 0.98 g), while its salt level (2.2 g) is lower than the typical 5.3 g and protein (6.9 g) is far below the average 18 g.

Ingredients

Filets de HARENGS marinés (Clupea Harengus) 40%, huile de colza, cornichons marinés, oignons marinés, CRÈME 6,6% (CRÈME, stabilisant : carraghénane), eau, sucre, YAOURT (LAIT écremé, amidon de tapioca), sel, vinaigre d'alcool, jaune d'ŒUF, MOUTARDE moulue, épices (dont curcuma), aneth déshydraté 0,1%, régulateurs d’acidité : acide citrique, acide acétique, extraits d'épices, épaississants: gomme de guar et de xanthane

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