Why is Duo de colin d'Alaska et St Jacques pâtes fondue de poireaux classified as a NOVA 3 product and does it contain any additives?

The meal is made from a mix of whole ingredients such as fish, vegetables, pasta and dairy, but it undergoes industrial processing (cooking, freezing, and sauce formulation) that places it in the NOVA 3 ‘processed foods’ category; it contains no listed additives (additives_n = 0), so the classification stems from the processing steps rather than added preservatives or colorants.

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

With 2.6 g of sugar and 0.57 g of salt per 100 g, the product offers lower sugar than the average one‑dish meal, which is favorable for blood‑glucose control, but the salt level, while below the category average, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Can this meal be part of a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

No; the dish contains wheat‑based pasta and wheat flour, which provide gluten, and it also includes dairy ingredients such as light cream and crème fraîche, making it unsuitable for both gluten‑free and vegan dietary regimes.

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Duo de colin d'Alaska et St Jacques pâtes fondue de poireaux

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Product Insights

Duo de colin d'Alaska et St Jacques pâtes fondue de poireaux is a frozen one‑dish meal that combines Alaskan cod fillet, scallops, cooked pasta and a light cream sauce with leeks, zucchini and carrots. It carries sustainable MSC certifications for the fish and scallops, provides 5.6 g of protein per 100 g, low sugars (2.6 g) and a Nutri‑Score of B, placing it in the moderate nutritional tier. However, it is classified as a NOVA 3 processed product, contains gluten, milk and mollusc allergens, and its salt content (0.57 g/100 g) and moderate saturated fat (2 g) are still notable.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal112 kcal

Fat3.7 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for one‑dish meals, this frozen entrée contains significantly less sugar (2.6 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.57 g vs 3.55 g) but also provides less protein (5.6 g vs 7.16 g) while its fat level remains moderate.

Ingredients

Pâte cuite 34% [eau, semoule de _blé_ dur (_gluten_)], _crème_ fraiche liquide légère (_lait_), poireau 12,1%, filet de _colin_ d'Alaska qualité sans arête*** MSC (_poissons_) 8%, courgette 7%, noix de _Saint-Jacques_ MSC 7% (Zygochlamys patagonica origine Argentine; _mollusques_), carotte jaune 6,2%, _crème_ fraiche épaisse (_lait_), eau, jus de citron, farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), huile d'olive vierge extra, persil, sel, poivre

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