Why is Filets de maquereaux au naturel classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Although the question refers to a NOVA-4 classification, the product is actually in NOVA group 3, meaning it is processed (canned) but not ultra-processed; its ingredient list includes only Atlantic mackerel fillets, water and salt, and it contains zero additives (additives_n = 0).

How does the salt content in Filets de maquereaux au naturel affect a hypertensive diet?

The product contains 0.89 g of salt per 100 g (about 1.6 g in a 176 g can), which is moderate; for people with hypertension this contributes to daily sodium intake and should be consumed in limited portions to stay within recommended limits (≤5 g salt per day).

Is the fish (mackerel) in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes; the sole protein source is Atlantic mackerel, which is a fish and therefore triggers fish allergies, and the label explicitly lists the allergen 'fish', so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this product.

Odyssée • 176 g

Filets de maquereaux au naturel 176g

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Filets de maquereaux au naturel are canned Atlantic mackerel fillets packed in a metal can, providing a good source of omega-3 fatty acids as part of the Fish Meat Eggs PNNS group. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed but not ultra-processed status with only water, salt and the fish itself as ingredients, and no additives. While the high protein and omega-3 content are nutritional benefits, the moderate salt level (0.89 g per 100 g) and the overall low Nutri-Score indicate that it should be consumed in moderation, especially by those monitoring sodium intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal252 kcal

Fat19.4 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical fatty fish averages, this canned mackerel contains no sugar and far less salt (0.89 g/100 g vs 5.32 g), but it provides higher saturated fat (5 g) and more energy (about 250 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

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