Why is 2 Sabayons de langoustines et de Saint-Jacques au vin de Sauternes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines multiple processed ingredients such as refined creams, gelling agents, thickeners, and a wine‑based sauce, which pushes it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists additives E14xx (a generic preservative), E407 (carrageenan gelling agent), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum) that are typical of industrially formulated ready meals.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product contains 2.7 g of sugars and 0.99 g of salt per 100 g, which is low compared with many frozen meals but still contributes to total carbohydrate and sodium intake. Diabetics should count the sugars within their daily carb budget, while people managing hypertension should consider the salt contribution, especially if the dish is consumed regularly.

Is the Sauternes wine used in this dish a concern for people with sulfite sensitivity?

Yes, the Sauternes wine and the accompanying white‑wine vinegar both contain sulfites, which are listed among the product’s allergens. Individuals who are sensitive to sulfites should avoid this dish or choose a sulfite‑free alternative.

Picard • 240 g

2 Sabayons de langoustines et de Saint-Jacques au vin de Sauternes

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Product Insights

The product is a frozen ready‑made entrée consisting of two sabayons of langoustine tail and scallop meat cooked in Sauternes wine. Nutritionally it provides moderate protein (6.3 g) and low sugars (2.7 g) per 100 g, but it is relatively high in total fat (6.3 g) and saturated fat (4.2 g) and contains 0.99 g of salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and being classified in NOVA group 4 as ultra‑processed. The dish lists several allergens, including crustaceans, molluscs, fish, milk, eggs and sulfites, and includes additives E14xx, E407, E412 and E415.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal99 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat4.2 g

Carbohydrates3.9 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen seafood meals, this dish contains slightly more fat and saturated fat but markedly less sugar, salt and calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, queue de langoustine crue décortiquée 17,1% (crustacés), noix de Saint-Jacques 12,8% (Chlamys opercularis, Ecosse/Iles Féroé et/ou Zygochalmys patagonica, Argentine et/ou Argopecten purpuratus, Pérou et/ou Chlamys islandica, Russie, mollusques)**, crème liquide 9,1% (crème (lait), gélifiant : carraghénanes), crème fraîche 6,2% (lait), oignon, carotte, carotte jaune, Sauternes 4,2% (sulfites), amidon transformé de manioc, lait entier en poudre, beurre (lait), concentré de tomate 0,7%, sel, vinaigre de vin blanc (sulfites), fumet de poisson [fumet de poisson (cabillaud (poisson), eau, sel), fibre de chicorée, sel, huile de tournesol, oignon en poudre, vin blanc (sulfites), amidon de maïs], jaune d’œuf en poudre, estragon, épaississants : gomme de xanthane, gomme guar.

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