Why is Saumon en croûte d'amande classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The dish is made from several processed components, cooked rice, a butter‑based cream sauce, an almond crust and a frozen preparation, so it falls into NOVA group 3, which covers foods that undergo multiple preparation steps but are not formulated with industrial additives; the product is labeled no additives and its ingredient list shows no artificial colors, preservatives or flavor enhancers.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this meal impact a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only about 0.4 g of sugar and 0.16 g of salt per 100 g (≈1.4 g sugar and 0.56 g salt per 350 g portion), the product is low in both sugar and sodium, making it relatively safe for diabetes and hypertension when eaten in moderation; however, the overall sodium intake should still be monitored within the daily limit.

Is the almond crust a concern for people with nut allergies?

Yes. The recipe includes 1 % ground almonds in the crust, and the allergen information lists nuts as a listed allergen, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid this product.

Picard • 350 g e

Saumon en croûte d'amande

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Saumon en croûte d'amande is a ready‑to‑heat frozen one‑dish meal (PNNS groups: Composite foods, One‑dish meals) featuring farmed salmon, an almond crust, risotto, leeks and mushrooms. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product, with a decent protein content (≈6.6 g per 350 g serving) and low sugars (1.4 g), but moderate total fat and saturated fat (saturated fat 3.3 g) along with a modest salt level (0.56 g). While it provides omega‑3‑rich salmon and vegetables, the inclusion of dairy, butter, and almonds, plus the presence of several allergens (fish, milk, eggs, gluten, nuts), makes it less suitable for low‑fat, low‑salt or allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal143 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen ready‑made meals, this dish has markedly lower sugar (0.4 g vs 3.57 g/100 g), salt (0.16 g vs 3.55 g/100 g) and saturated fat (0.94 g vs 1.94 g/100 g), but it also provides less protein (1.9 g vs 7.16 g/100 g).

Ingredients

Riz cuit 25,6% , saumon qualité sans arête* (poisson) 20 %, riz cuit 19,5 %, poireau 12,8 %, eau, crème fraîche liquide (lait) 11,8 %, champignon de Paris 4,3 %, oignon, muscadet, fromage (lait), amidon de tapioca, lait écrémé en poudre, échalote, amande hachée grillée 1 %, chapelure 1 % [farine de blé (gluten), levure, sel], persil, sel, beurre (lait), ail, huile de tournesol, œuf entier en poudre, poivre, curcuma.

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