Why is Mackerel fillets in mustard sauce classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra-processed because the fish is combined with a prepared mustard sauce, added thickeners, starch, oil and several food-grade additives; the label lists citric acid (E330), sodium and potassium bisulfite (E224), guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415), paprika extract (E160c) as a colorant, and additional flavorings, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the salt content of this product impact a hypertensive diet?

The product contains 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, which is lower than the average 5.3 g found in many canned seafood items, but a 100 g serving still provides about 25% of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake of 5 g, so people with hypertension should limit their portions and count the salt toward their daily limit.

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

Yes, the mustard sauce is made from Dijon mustard that includes mustard seed, and mustard is listed as an allergen on the label, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this product.

Saupiquet • 169 g

Filets de Maquereaux à la moutarde

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Mackerel fillets in mustard sauce are a canned fish product belonging to the PNNS groups 'Fish Meat Eggs' and 'Fish and seafood'. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its inclusion of mustard sauce, thickeners, vinegar and several food additives. It provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein from the 56% mackerel fillet, but its moderate levels of total fat, saturated fat (3.2 g per 100 g), and 1.3 g salt per 100 g, together with additives such as citric acid (E330) and sodium/potassium bisulfite (E224), make it a product that should be consumed in moderation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal201 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates0.6 g

Sugars0.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for canned seafood, this product contains about one-third the sugar (0.3 g vs 0.98 g per 100 g) and significantly less salt (1.3 g vs 5.3 g per 100 g), but its saturated fat (3.2 g) is more than double the typical 1.3 g level.

Ingredients

Filet de maquereaux (56%), eau, moutarde de Dijon (8% : eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique, antioxydant : bisulfite de sodium ou de potassium), vinaigre d'alcool, huile de tournesol, sel, amidon transformé de maïs, épaississants : gomme guar et gomme xanthane, poivre noir, arômes, colorant : extrait de paprika.

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