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

It is deemed ultra‑processed because the fish is cooked, combined with wine, vinegar, herbs and vegetables, and then sealed in a metal can, representing several industrial processing steps; it contains no artificial additives, only natural flavourings, salt, and the wine‑based sauce ingredients.

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

The product’s low sugar level (0.5 g per 100 g) makes it suitable for diabetes management, but its moderate salt amount (1.08 g per 100 g, about 430 mg sodium) means people with hypertension should limit portion sizes to control sodium intake.

Is the mackerel in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes; mackerel is the primary ingredient and is explicitly listed as a fish allergen, so individuals allergic to fish should avoid this product.

SAUPIQUET • 176g

Filets de Maquereaux au Vin Blanc

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Product Insights

Filets de Maquereaux au Vin Blanc is a 176 g canned product from Saupiquet that packs mackerel fillets in a white‑wine and herb sauce, sold across French supermarkets. Belonging to the PNNS "Fish and seafood" dietary family, it receives a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed), providing about 12 g of protein, 0.5 g of sugar, 2.8 g of saturated fat and 1.08 g of salt per 100 g. The formulation contains no artificial flavours or colourings, includes natural flavourings, salt, vegetables and wine, is recyclable via its aluminium can and lid, and lists fish as an allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal160 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates0.9 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned seafood product, this mackerel provides less sugar (0.5 g vs 0.98 g) and far less salt (1.08 g vs 5.32 g per 100 g), but it has higher saturated fat (2.8 g vs 1.32 g) and lower protein (12 g vs 18.05 g).

Ingredients

Filets de _maquereaux_ (60%), eau, légumes en proportion variable (10%) (cornichon, carotte, poivron rouge, oignon), vinaigre de vin blanc, vinaigre d'alcool, vin blanc (1,8%), sel, persil (0,5%), arômes naturels.

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