Why is the Soupe de poisson recette bretonne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The soup is considered ultra‑processed because it is a pre‑made, reheatable product that includes industrial additives to improve texture and stability; its label lists three additives: a generic E14xx preservative/antioxidant, E412 (guar gum) as a thickener, and E415 (xanthan gum) also used for thickening and mouthfeel.

How does the sugar and salt content of this soup affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The soup contains no sugars, making it suitable for diabetic meal planning, while its salt level is 0.86 g per 100 g (about 6.3 g in the full 730 g jar), which is lower than typical soup averages but may still be a concern for strict low‑sodium diets, so hypertensive individuals should monitor portion size.

Is the presence of crustaceans in this soup a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes crustaceans such as langoustine and green crab, and the product is clearly labeled with crustacean allergens, so anyone allergic to shellfish should avoid this soup.

Capitaine cook • 730 g

Soupe de poisson recette bretonne - 730g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Capitaine Cook 'Soupe de poisson recette bretonne' is a ready‑to‑heat, one‑dish fish soup that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. Per 100 g it provides just 47 kcal, 1.5 g fat (including 0.3 g saturated), 0 g sugars and 0.86 g salt, which are all well below the typical French soup averages for energy, fat, sugar and salt, though its protein level (5 g) is modest compared with the average 7.2 g. Nevertheless, the product is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed and lists three food additives (E14xx, E412 guar gum, E415 xanthan gum), and it contains fish and crustacean allergens, which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal47 kcal

Fat1.5 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates3.3 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared soups in France, this Breton fish soup contains roughly one‑third the calories, about 75 % less fat, no sugars and significantly lower salt, but also provides less protein.

Ingredients

poissons 40% (lotte grondin rouge maquereau, congre) légumes 5% (carotte, poireau, oignon) crustacé 4% (langoustine, crabe vert), concentré de tomate, jus d’orange déshydraté, sel, amidon modifié de mais, huile de colza, ail, arôme, plantes aromatique, épaississants : gomme guar, gomme xanthane ; épices. Traces éventuelles de mollusques.

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