Why is Filets de maquereaux – sauce moutarde de Dijon bio classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the product includes several added ingredients beyond the basic fish, such as Dijon mustard, sunflower oil, alcohol vinegar, sugar, thickeners (guar gum E412 and xanthan gum E415), and a small amount of salt and spices, the processing steps move it into the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category.

Is the mustard in this product a concern for people with mustard allergies?

Yes, the sauce contains Dijon mustard made from mustard seeds, and the label lists mustard as an allergen, so anyone allergic to mustard should avoid this product.

Is this canned mackerel suitable for a keto or low-carb diet?

The product provides 13 g of protein per 100 g, only 1.4 g of sugars and minimal total carbohydrates, making it compatible with keto or other low-carb eating plans, though the small amounts of thickeners and added sugar should be considered.

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Filets de maquereaux - sauce moutarde de Dijon bio

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Product Insights

Filets de maquereaux – sauce moutarde de Dijon bio are organic, responsibly sourced Atlantic mackerel fillets packed in a tin with a Dijon mustard sauce. The product belongs to the fish category of the PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of added mustard, sunflower oil, sugar and thickening agents (guar gum E412, xanthan gum E415); while it offers a good amount of protein (13 g per 100 g) and low sugar and salt, its saturated fat (3.3 g) exceeds the average for similar items and it contains fish and mustard allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal217 kcal

Fat17 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates3.1 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average for similar canned seafood, this product contains more saturated fat (3.3 g vs 1.3 g) and slightly more sugar (1.4 g vs 1.0 g), while its salt level (0.9 g) is well below the category average of 5.3 g.

Ingredients

Filets de maquereaux (Scomber scombrus) 57%, eau, moutarde de Dijon 12% (vinaigre d'alcool, graines de moutarde, eau, sel), huile de tournesol désodorisée vapeur, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre de canne roux, sel, amidon de manioc, épaississants : farine de graines de guar et gomme xanthane, ail, poivre noir, curcuma.

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