Why is 2 cod fillets fish and chips classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the product is pre-cooked, breaded, and frozen, and it includes industrial ingredients such as diphosphate disodium (E450i) and sodium acid carbonate (E500ii) used as raising agents, as well as wheat gluten, corn flour, and modified corn starch, it falls into the NOVA 4 ultra-processed group.

How does the salt content of this product affect people with hypertension or a low-sodium diet?

The product contains 0.87 g of salt per 100 g, which is roughly 15% of the recommended maximum daily intake of 5-6 g; occasional consumption is acceptable, but regular intake could contribute to excess sodium for those managing high blood pressure or strict low-sodium diets.

Is the wheat flour and gluten in this product safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

No, the breading includes wheat flour and added wheat gluten, both of which contain gluten, so the product is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten-free diet, including those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Picard • 250 g

2 dos de cabillaud façon fish and chips

Composite Foods

Product Insights

These are two pre-fried, breaded cod fillets sold as a frozen fish and chips style meal. Classified as a Composite foods (one-dish meal) and bearing a Nutri-Score of A (score 0) in a NOVA 4 ultra-processed category, the portion offers high protein (about 14 g per 100 g) and low sugar, while containing moderate salt (0.87 g) and several allergens (fish, gluten, milk). It is sourced from MSC-certified sustainable Atlantic cod, but the inclusion of refined wheat flour, corn flour, added stabilisers (E450i, E500ii) and other additives means it is not suitable for vegan or gluten-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal153 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates7.5 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this cod fish portion provides about double the protein (14 g vs 7.2 g per 100 g), less than half the sugar (1.5 g vs 3.6 g), lower salt (0.87 g vs 3.55 g) and slightly lower energy (about 153 kcal vs 175 kcal).

Ingredients

Dos de cabillaud (_poisson_) 70% (Gadus morhua, pêché en Atlantique Nord-Est) qualité sans arête, eau, huile de tournesol, farine de blé (_gluten_), farine de maïs, amidon de blé (_gluten_), huile de colza, amidon transformé de maïs, sel, poudre à lever (diphosphate disodique, carbonate acide de sodium), _gluten_ de blé, _lait_ écrémé en poudre.

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