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

The product is a canned fish preparation that combines several ingredients, preservatives, and thickeners, which moves it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It contains the additives E220 (sulphur dioxide), E412 (guar gum), and E415 (xanthan gum), as well as a natural flavour and a colour added from paprika (E160c).

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

Each 100 g serving provides 3.1 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be counted within a diabetic meal plan, while the 0.7 g of salt is moderate; it contributes to daily sodium intake but is lower than many canned fish products, making it less of a concern for hypertension if consumed in limited portions.

Is the mackerel in this product a concern for people with fish allergies or for those sensitive to sulphites?

Yes, the primary ingredient is mackerel, so anyone with a fish allergy should avoid it. Additionally, the product contains sulphur dioxide (E220), a known sulphite, which can trigger reactions in sulphite‑sensitive individuals.

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Filets de Maquereaux Catalane

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Filets de Maquereaux Catalane are canned mackerel fillets from France, classified in the fish and seafood family (PNNS groups "Fish Meat Eggs" and "Fish and seafood"). They provide 12.6 g of protein per 100 g and are a good source of omega‑3, but they also contain 15.6 g of fat (3.4 g saturated) and 0.7 g of salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA group of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The tin includes additives such as sulphur dioxide (E220), guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415), may trigger fish or sulphite allergies, and while the aluminium can is recyclable, the overall processing level is high.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal207 kcal

Fat15.6 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates3.2 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned fish product, this mackerel has about three times more fat and saturated fat, over three times the sugar, but contains roughly one‑seventh the salt, delivers less protein and provides higher calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Filets de maquereaux 56%, eau, concentré de tomates 11%, oignons 5%, huile de colza, cornichons 2.9% (cornichons, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, anhydride sulfureux, chlorure de calcium), sucre, vinaigre de vin blanc, sel, épaississants (gomme de guar, gomme de xanthane), arôme naturel, colorant (paprika E160c), poivre

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