Why is Brandade de morue classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product falls into the processed category (NOVA 3) because it is a ready-made meal that combines multiple cooked ingredients, but it does not contain any listed food additives; the additive count is zero.

Is the cod in this product a concern for sustainable fishing practices?

No, the cod used in Brandade de morue is sourced from MSC-certified sustainable fisheries, ensuring that the fish is harvested in a manner that protects marine ecosystems.

Based on its ingredients, is Brandade de morue suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The dish is not vegan because it contains fish, milk, cream and butter; it is not keto-friendly due to its relatively high carbohydrate content from potatoes; it is generally considered halal as it contains only fish and dairy without prohibited ingredients; and it is gluten-free because no wheat or gluten-containing ingredients are listed.

Picard • 350 g e

Brandade de morue

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Product Insights

This frozen Brandade de morue is a ready-to-heat one-dish meal made from cod, potatoes, olive oil, cream and dairy, produced in France. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering 9.5 g protein, low sugars (1.7 g) and modest calories, but also contains moderate saturated fat (3.4 g) and salt (0.68 g) per 100 g, and includes fish and milk allergens. While the cod is sourced from MSC-certified sustainable fisheries and the product is low in sugar, its processed nature, dairy content and only average nutritional profile limit its healthfulness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal165 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates6.9 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this brandade contains less than half the sugar (1.7 g vs 3.6 g) and salt (0.68 g vs 3.55 g), provides more protein (9.5 g vs 7.2 g) but has a higher saturated-fat level (3.4 g vs 1.9 g).

Ingredients

Morue salée qualité sans arête* 20,2% [morceau de _cabillaud_ (_poissons_),sel], morue dessalée qualité sans arête* 20,2 % [morceau de _cabillaud_ (_poissons_),sel], purée de pomme de terre 29,6%, pomme de terre cuite (pomme de terre 9,8%, sel), _crème_ liquide pasteurisée (_lait_), huile d'olive vierge extra 6%, eau, _lait_ entier en poudre, flocon de pomme de terre 0,9%, _beurre_ (_lait_), ail, sel, poivre * Malgré tout le soin apporté à la préparation de ce produit, la présence exceptionnelle d'arêtes n’est jamais exclue

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