Why is Rillettes au crabe classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 label because the formulation combines several industrial ingredients, Alaska pollock and crab meat are mixed with refined canola oil, water, milk proteins, a natural crab aroma, bamboo fibre, salt, cayenne pepper and a thickening system that includes xanthan gum (E415) and a crustacean‑derived thickener; the presence of these refined additives and the processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed group.

How does the salt content of this crab rillettes affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the product delivers a moderate sodium level that is lower than the average for salty snacks but still contributes to daily sodium intake; people managing hypertension should monitor portions, while the low sugar content makes it acceptable for diabetic meal plans if salt limits are respected.

Is the crab component in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the rillettes list brown crab (crabe‑tourteau) as a declared ingredient and the allergen label includes crustaceans, so anyone allergic to shellfish should avoid this spread.

Odyssée • 150 g

Rillettes au crabe - 150g

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Rillettes au crabe is a 150 g ready‑to‑spread crab rillettes produced by Odyssée and sold at Intermarché, belonging to the salty‑and‑fatty product family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 rating, providing 215 kcal, 16 g fat (1.3 g saturated), 1.1 g salt, 0 g sugars and 14 g protein per 100 g, with no dietary fiber. While the spread is low in sugar and high in protein, its ultra‑processed nature, moderate salt and fat levels, and the presence of crustacean, fish and milk allergens limit its suitability for low‑salt or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal215 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates2.5 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average salty snack, this crab rillettes contains less fat (16 g vs 18.9 g), far less saturated fat (1.3 g vs 5.8 g), less salt (1.1 g vs 2.9 g), no sugars and roughly double the protein (14 g vs 3.7 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Colin d'Alaska (poissons), chair brune de crabe-tourteau*** 20%, huile de colza, eau, protéines de lait, arôme naturel de crabe***, fibres de bambou, sel, piment de Cayenne, épaississant : gomme xanthane. ***dont crustacés

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