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

The product is made from cooked tuna, oils, eggs and multiple flavorings that undergo extensive mechanical and chemical processing, which places it in NOVA group 4. It contains six declared additives: the preservative sodium benzoate (E202), the thickener carrageenan (E415), the colour carotenes (E160a), the acidifier citric acid (E330), the antioxidant rosemary extract (E392), and added sugar.

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

With 2.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the spread adds a modest amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should account for it within their daily carb allowance. The 1.3 g of salt per 100 g is lower than many salty spreads, but it still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the tuna in Tartinable de thon a concern for consumers with fish allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list declares tuna (fish) as 35 % of the product, and the allergens section flags fish, so anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this spread.

Simon • 135 g

Tartinable de Thon

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Tartinable de thon is a frozen, salted tuna rillettes spread marketed by Simon under the Saveurs en Or label. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, containing 33.3 g of fat, 2.9 g of saturated fat, 2.2 g of sugars, 1.3 g of salt and 11.1 g of protein per 100 g, which means it is energy‑dense but modest in sugar and salt. The product belongs to the PNNS group “Fish Meat Eggs”, lists fish and egg allergens, and includes six additives such as E202, E415, E160a, E330 and E392.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal353 kcal

Fat33.3 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates2.3 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread, this tuna rillettes contains about five times more fat (33.3 g vs 6.6 g) and more than double the calories (353 kcal vs 149 kcal), while its salt level (1.3 g) is well below the typical 5.3 g, and it provides less protein, fiber and carbohydrates than the category norm.

Ingredients

Thon 35% (thon (poisson), eau, sel), huile de colza, œufs, eau, vinaigre, sucre, extrait naturels (dont poisson), jaune d’œufs, moutarde (eau, graines e moutarde, vinaigre, sel, épices), concentré de tomates, amidon modifié de maïs , conservateur : E202, épaississant : E415, colorant : E160a, acidifiant :E330, antioxidant : extrait de romarin

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