Why is Coquilles Saint-Jacques à la Bretonne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines whole seafood, dairy, wine, cognac, breadcrumbs and several flavor enhancers, which are blended, cooked and frozen, meeting the criteria for ultra‑processed foods. Its label lists two additives: E150a (ordinary caramel colour) and an unspecified E14xx flavoring, and it also includes a natural flavour that contains gluten, a modified tapioca starch and a small amount of colourant.

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

With only 1 g of sugars per 100 g, the product adds minimal glucose load, making it acceptable for most diabetic meal plans, though total carbohydrates are 7.2 g. The salt level of 0.89 g is well below the daily recommended limit of 5 g, so it fits comfortably within a hypertension‑friendly diet, but the high saturated fat should be considered by those managing cardiovascular risk.

Is the gluten present in the breadcrumb coating a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance?

Yes, the breadcrumb mixture contains wheat flour and whole‑wheat flour, both sources of gluten, so the product is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Tipiak • 220 g

Coquilles Saint-Jacques à la Bretonne

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Coquilles Saint-Jacques à la Bretonne is a French frozen, ready‑to‑heat scallop dish that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. Per 100 g it supplies 104 kcal, 6.1 g fat (4 g saturated), 0.89 g salt, 1 g sugars, 4.8 g protein and 0.7 g fibre, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and being classified in NOVA group 4, while containing allergens such as fish, molluscs, milk, gluten and sulfites. Although it offers a source of protein and low sugar, its elevated saturated fat and the presence of multiple allergens and processing additives may limit its suitability for low‑fat or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal104 kcal

Fat6.1 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates7.2 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack items (sugars 3.57 g, fat 5.94 g, saturated fat 1.94 g, salt 3.55 g, energy 174 kcal), this product contains lower sugar (1 g) and salt (0.89 g) but higher saturated fat (4 g) and slightly higher total fat (6.1 g) while providing modest protein.

Ingredients

Eau, noix de Saint-Jacques* 22% (_mollusque_, dont noix de Saint-Jacques coraillée 8%), champignons de Paris 15,5%, crème liquide 10,7% (_lait_), amidon modifié de manioc, vin blanc 4,4% (_sulfites_), échalote 4,2%, beurre (_lait_), chapelure 2,7% (farine de blé (_gluten_), farine de blé complète (_gluten_), levure, sel), Cognac 0,9%, vinaigre de vin blanc, _lait_ entier en poudre, préparation aromatisante fumet de poisson (_poisson_, eau, fibre de chicorée, sel, huile de tournesol, oignon en poudre, vin blanc, amidon de maïs), sel, ail, persil 0,1%, arôme naturel (_gluten_), concentré de tomate, épices, colorant : caramel ordinaire.

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