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

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines several processed ingredients such as powdered egg white, milk proteins, refined rapeseed oil and gelling agents. The only listed additive is carrageenan (E407), a seaweed‑derived thickener, along with a small amount of carob seed flour used as a secondary gelling agent.

How does the salt and fat content in Rillettes de thon affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.06 g of salt per 100 g, the spread is lower than the average salt level for similar products, making it a relatively moderate choice for hypertension, but its 15.2 g of fat, of which 1.2 g is saturated, adds significant calories that can impact blood‑glucose control and weight management for diabetics, so portion control is advisable.

Is the egg white ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes. The ingredient list includes powdered egg white, which is a known allergen. Anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this tuna rillettes, as the allergen is clearly declared on the label.

Odyssée • 125 g

Rillettes de thon

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Rillettes de thon is a French tuna spread produced in Brittany and sold at Intermarché. It belongs to the fish/meat/eggs PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). Per 100 g it delivers 15.2 g of fat, 1.2 g of saturated fat, 1.06 g of salt and 18.1 g of protein, offering high protein but also a moderate amount of fat and salt while keeping sugars low.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal211 kcal

Fat15.2 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical seafood spreads, this tuna rillettes contains roughly double the fat (15.2 g vs 6.6 g) and about 40 % more calories, but its salt (1.06 g) and sugar (0.5 g) levels are well below the category averages.

Ingredients

Thon* (Euthynnus pelamis) 55%, eau, huile de colza, blanc d' _œuf_ déshydraté, protéines de _lait_ , sel, gélifiants : carraghénanes et farine de graines de caroube, poivre, _*Poissons

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