Why is Les Tartinables (Sardines & Olive Tapenade) classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread mixes whole sardine fillets with olive tapenade, added vegetable oils, thickeners, and flavorings, which pushes it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its only listed additives are xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412) used as thickeners.

How does the high fat and moderate salt content of this spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The low sugar level means it does not raise blood glucose significantly, but the 21 g of fat per 100 g, especially 2.8 g of saturated fat, adds considerable calories and can raise cholesterol, while the 1.9 g of salt, although lower than many spreads, still contributes to sodium intake and should be limited in hypertension.

Is the egg yolk in this product a concern for people with egg allergy or for those avoiding animal ingredients?

Yes; egg yolk is listed as an allergen, so the spread is unsafe for anyone with egg allergy and it is not suitable for vegan or plant‑based diets because it contains animal‑derived ingredients.

Les Dieux • 90 g

Les Tartinables (Sardines & Tapenade d'Olives)

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Les Tartinables (Sardines & Olive Tapenade) is a 90 g canned spread from Les Dieux, belonging to the fish meat and eggs family. It delivers 12.1 g of protein per 100 g while containing 21 g of fat (including 2.8 g saturated), 0.2 g of sugars and 1.9 g of salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a high‑fat, moderate‑salt profile compared with typical seafood spreads. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes the additives xanthan gum (E415) and guar gum (E412); it also lists fish and egg yolk as allergens, making it unsuitable for vegan or egg‑allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal239 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates0.4 g

Sugars0.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar seafood spreads, this spread contains about three times more fat (21 g vs 6.6 g per 100 g), far less sugar (0.2 g vs 1.0 g) and about one‑third the salt (1.9 g vs 5.3 g).

Ingredients

Filets de _sardines_ 46 %, tapenade noire 18,8 % [olives vertes et noires, pesto (basilic, huile d'olive, sel, vinaigre, ail), huile d'olive, câpres, spécialité au citron, arôme naturel d'ail], huile de colza, eau, ail, jaune d'_œuf_, jus de citron, basilic, sel, épaississants : gomme xanthane et gomme de guar, poivre.

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