Why is Tarama nature classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made by blending smoked cod roe, oil, water, breadcrumbs and other ingredients, which makes it a processed food; it also includes three additives: E330 (citric acid) as an acidity regulator, E270 (lactic acid) as an acidifier, and E202 (potassium sorbate) as a preservative.

How does the high fat and saturated fat content in Tarama nature affect a heart‑healthy or weight‑management diet?

With 58 g total fat and 4.1 g saturated fat per 100 g, the spread delivers a large share of daily fat recommendations and a high calorie load, which can raise LDL cholesterol and increase energy intake, so it should be consumed sparingly by anyone monitoring heart health or weight.

Is Tarama nature suitable for a gluten‑free diet despite its breadcrumb ingredient?

No, the product contains breadcrumbs made from wheat flour, which introduces gluten, making it unsuitable for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Odyssée • 100 g

Tarama nature - 100g

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Tarama nature is a salted fish‑roe spread belonging to the Fish Meat Eggs PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product that contains added oil, breadcrumbs with wheat flour and three food‑grade additives (E330, E270, E202). While it provides modest protein (4.7 g per 100 g) and low sugar, it is extremely high in fat (58 g) and calories (503 kcal), and contains gluten and fish allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal503 kcal

Fat58 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates5.8 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

In comparison with the average spread, this tarama contains about nine times more fat (58 g vs 6.6 g) and nearly four times the calories (503 kcal vs 149 kcal), but markedly less sugar (0.1 g vs 0.98 g) and salt (0.78 g vs 5.3 g).

Ingredients

Huile de colza, œufs de cabillaud fumés 26% (dont poissons) (œufs de cabillaud 25%, sel, sucre fermenté), eau, chapelure (farine de blé, eau, sel, levure), concentré de jus de citron, ingrédients colorants : concentré de patate douce et concentré de carotte pourpre ; ; concentré de jus de pomme, régulateur d'acidité : E330, acidifiant : E270, conservateur : E202. Peut contenir : crustacés, oeufs, soja, lait, moutarde, graines de sésame et mollusques.% exprimés sur le produit fini

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