Why is Colin d'Alaska à la Bordelaise, Surgelé classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because it combines a whole‑fish fillet with several processed components such as a wheat‑based breadcrumb coating, skimmed milk powder, and a leavening agent; the only listed food additive is ammonium carbonate (E503/E503i), which is used as a raising agent in the breadcrumb mix.

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

With only 1.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the dish adds minimal carbohydrate load for blood‑glucose control, and its 0.7 g of salt (≈0.28 g sodium) is well below the 5 g daily salt recommendation, making it generally acceptable for diabetics and individuals monitoring blood pressure when consumed in moderation.

Is the skimmed milk powder in Colin d'Alaska à la Bordelaise a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes, the inclusion of skimmed milk powder means the product contains lactose and milk proteins; it should be avoided by anyone with lactose intolerance, a milk allergy, or who follows a vegan diet.

CMI (Carrefour Marchandises Internationales), Carrefour, Groupe Carrefour • 400 g

Colin d'Alaska à la Bordelaise, Surgelé

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Product Insights

Colin d'Alaska à la Bordelaise, Surgelé is a French‑made, frozen one‑dish meal featuring Alaska pollock fillets cooked in a white‑wine and onion bordelaise sauce. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, delivering 9.2 g of protein per 100 g while keeping sugars at 1.4 g, saturated fat at 0.4 g and salt at 0.7 g, yet it is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed because of added breading, milk powder and the leavening agent ammonium carbonate. The product is labeled MSC certified and French‑origin, but it contains fish, gluten, milk and may have egg traces, which are important allergen considerations.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal104 kcal

Fat4.1 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates7.3 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values of frozen ready‑made meals, this dish contains about one‑third the sugar, less than three‑quarters the fat and salt, and roughly 40 % fewer calories, while providing more protein than typical, though its fiber and carbohydrate levels are below the category norm.

Ingredients

_Colin_ d'Alaska* 55% (Theragra chalcogramma, pêché en Océan Pacifique), oignon 19,2%, eau, huile de colza, chapelure 2,5% (farine de _blé_, sel, poudre à lever : carbonate d'ammonium), vin blanc 2,1%, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, persil 1,1%, semoule de _blé_ dur, arômes naturels de citron, sel, purée d'ail, vinaigre d'alcool, paprika, poivre noir. Peut contenir des traces d'œuf.

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Pêche Océan

400 g