Why is 2 Paupiettes de Saumon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines several industrially processed ingredients, such as cured salmon, pasteurised cream, and powdered onion, and uses food‑technology stabilisers, which places it in the NOVA 4 category. Its label lists the additives E14xx (a generic flavouring additive), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum) to improve texture and shelf‑life.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content in this product affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 0.33 g of salt and 2.5 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product stays well below typical daily salt limits but contributes a moderate amount of saturated fat; occasional consumption fits within a heart‑healthy plan, but people monitoring their saturated‑fat intake should enjoy it in moderation.

Is the egg white in 2 Paupiettes de Saumon a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes. The ingredient list includes liquid pasteurised egg white, which is a known allergen and is highlighted in the allergen information for consumers with egg sensitivities.

Picard • 240 g

2 Paupiettes de Saumon

Composite Foods

Product Insights

2 Paupiettes de Saumon is a frozen, ready‑made seafood meal classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A thanks to its high protein content (14.4 g per 100 g) and low sugars (1.4 g) and salt (0.33 g), though its fat level (11.7 g) and saturated fat (2.5 g) are moderate. The product is rated NOVA 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed, and it contains additives such as E14xx, E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum) as well as the allergens egg, fish and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal170 kcal

Fat11.7 g

Saturated Fat2.5 g

Carbohydrates1.8 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this salmon paupiette contains roughly double the fat and protein, but markedly less sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Filet de saumon Atlantique 41% (Salmo salar élevé en Norvège) qualité sans arête, colin d'Alaska 21% (Theragra chalcogramma pêché dans l'océan Pacifique), poireaux cuisinés à la crème 16% (poireau émincé 10%, crème liquide pasteurisée 3%, eau, arôme naturel, beurre, amidon transformé de maïs, sel, muscade, poivre), colin lieu 11% (Pollachius virens pêché en Atlantique Nord - Est), huile de tournesol, blanc d'œuf liquide pasteurisé (blanc d'œuf, stabilisants: gomme de guar, gomme xanthane), eau, oignon en poudre, sel, saumon fumé, ail, poivre.

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