Why is Filet de merlu classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The fillet is considered ultra‑processed because it combines whole fish with a batter that includes refined flours, vegetable oils and several food‑techniques such as leavening; the label lists the additives E450i (diphosphates) and E500ii (sodium bicarbonate) used as raising agents.

Is the presence of gluten and milk in this product a concern for people with celiac disease or dairy intolerance?

Yes. The batter contains wheat flour, wheat gluten and skimmed milk powder, so it is not suitable for anyone who must avoid gluten or dairy.

Can this breaded hake fillet fit into a keto or low‑carb diet?

While the fillet provides high protein and modest fat, the breaded coating contributes 13 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, making it unsuitable for strict keto plans but acceptable for more relaxed low‑carb approaches.

Intermarché • 200 g

Filet de merlu

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Intermarché’s 200 g breaded hake fillet is a frozen, ready‑to‑cook seafood meal packaged in a plastic tray and film. It belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals dietary families, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA‑4 classification, offering high protein (12 g per 100 g) and low sugar (0.7 g) but also elevated fat (11 g) and calories (200 kcal) compared with typical fish products. The product contains fish, gluten, milk and traces of soy, celery, egg and molluscs, and bears the MSC sustainable‑fish label.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal200 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average breaded fish items, this fillet has much less sugar and salt, considerably more fat and calories, but provides higher protein and fewer carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Filets de merlu blanc 65% (poisson), pâte à beignet 35% (eau, farine de blé, huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable), farine de maïs, amidon de blé, amidon modifié de maïs, gluten de blé, sel, lait écrémé en poudre, poudres à lever : E450i-E500ii). Traces éventuelles de: mollusques, oeuf, céleri et soja. *Malgré tout le soin apporté à la préparation de ce produit, la présence exceptionnelle d'arête n'est jamais exclue.

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