Why is Pané au Merlan classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from a fish fillet base that is mixed with water, modified starch, salt and lemon flavour, then coated with a breadcrumb mixture, an outer coating, and vegetable oils; this series of industrial steps, combined with the use of modified starch and the listed additive E14xx, places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 0.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the product adds minimal glucose load for diabetics, but the 0.68 g of salt (moderate level) contributes to daily sodium intake and may be too high for strict hypertensive diets that require low‑salt foods.

Is the wheat flour in the breading a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the breadcrumb coating contains wheat flour, which provides gluten; therefore the product is not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Odyssee • 200 g

Pané au Merlan x2 - 200g

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Pané au Merlan x2 is a breaded whiting (merlan) product sold in a 200 g tray, belonging to the fish and seafood family (PNNS group: Fish Meat Eggs). It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 8 g fat (moderate), 12 g protein, 0.7 g sugars (low) and 0.68 g salt (moderate), but its fat level exceeds the average for breaded fish and it contains modified starch and the additive E14xx. The product contains fish and gluten allergens and, while offering a good protein source, its processing level and moderate salt content should be considered by health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal194 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for breaded fish products, this pan‑breaded whiting contains less sugar (0.7 g vs 0.98 g) and much lower salt (0.68 g vs 5.32 g) but higher fat (8 g vs 6.62 g).

Ingredients

Préparation à base de merlan 65% : filets de merlan 51% (poisson), chair de poisson, eau, amidon modifié, sel, arôme naturel de citron. Panure 35% : chapelure (farine de blé, levure, sel, épices (curcuma, paprika)), enrobant (eau, farine de blé), huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable).

84%

35%

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