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

The product combines whole ingredients like scallops and mushrooms with many formulated components such as modified tapioca starch, caramel colour (E150a), a natural flavouring that includes gluten, and a fish‑broth concentrate made from cod, chicory fibre, sunflower oil and corn starch. These industrial additives and the multi‑step processing place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 0.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low‑sugar and generally acceptable for people managing diabetes, but it contains 0.98 g of salt per 100 g, which is moderate and should be limited for those on a low‑sodium or hypertensive diet.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

No. It contains scallops (fish), dairy ingredients (cream, butter, milk powder) and gluten from wheat flour and flavourings, making it unsuitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets. The presence of wine and Cognac means it is not halal, and the added starches, breadcrumbs and sugars raise the carbohydrate load, so it does not fit a strict keto regimen.

Tipiak • 360 g (4 x 90 g)

4 Coquilles Saint-Jacques* à la Bretonne, Surgelées

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Product Insights

This frozen entrée features scallop shells in a Breton‑style sauce and is classified under the one‑dish meals category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with ingredients such as modified tapioca starch, caramel colour (E150a) and natural flavourings that contain gluten. Nutritionally it provides moderate fat (5.8 g) and saturated fat (3.8 g), low sugar (0.9 g) and relatively low salt (0.98 g) per 100 g, but the saturated fat level and the presence of allergens (gluten, milk, molluscs, sulfites) limit its health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal103 kcal

Fat5.8 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates7.7 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack category, this scallop dish contains far less sugar (0.9 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.98 g vs 3.55 g), a similar total fat amount (5.8 g vs 5.94 g) but a markedly higher saturated‑fat content (3.8 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Eau, noix de Saint-Jacques* 20% (mollusques), champignons 15,5%, crème liquide 10,5% (lait), amidon modifié de manioc, vin blanc 4,5% (sulfites), échalote 4%, chapelure 3% (farine de blé (gluten), farine de blé complète (gluten), levure, sel), beurre (lait) 3%, Cognac 1%, vinaigre de vin blanc, lait entier en poudre, préparation aromatisante pour fumet de poisson (cabillaud, 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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