Why is cod in hazelnut crust, mashed sweet potato classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because the recipe uses several industrially processed components such as refined flours, vegetable‑oil blends, added sugars, cream, butter and a pre‑cooked fish broth; the label reports zero declared additives, so the processing level stems from the ingredient list rather than added food‑additive codes.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this frozen meal affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The 4.8 g of sugar per 100 g can raise blood‑glucose levels and should be counted in carbohydrate management for diabetes, while the 0.38 g of salt is modest and fits within most sodium‑restricted diets, though individuals with severe hypertension may still prefer lower‑salt options.

Is the hazelnut component a problem for consumers with nut allergies?

Hazelnuts are listed as an allergen and the packaging also warns of possible cross‑contamination with peanuts, so anyone allergic to tree nuts or peanuts should avoid this meal.

picard • 350 g

cabillaud en croûte de noisette, écrasé de patate douce

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Product Insights

This frozen ready‑meal from Picard combines a fillet of cod coated in toasted hazelnuts with a smooth sweet‑potato mash and a vegetable medley. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C, belongs to NOVA group 4, and its nutrition per 100 g shows 7 g fat (4.3 g saturated), 4.8 g sugars, 0.38 g salt, 5.2 g protein and 1.6 g fiber. The product lists fish, gluten, milk and nuts as allergens and may contain traces of egg and peanuts, which limits its suitability for people with those sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal119 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates8.3 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen fish meals, this dish contains more sugar (4.8 g vs 3.57 g) and much higher saturated fat (4.3 g vs 1.94 g), but its energy (119 kcal) and salt (0.38 g) are lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Patate douce 26,8%, filet de cabillaud (POISSONS) 20%, crème liquide (LAIT), courge butternut grillée 5,6%, carotte jaune 4,8%, carotte 4,8%, oignon 4,7%, eau, Champagne AOC** 3,9%, beurre (LAIT), asperge verte 2,4%, NOISETTE grillée hachée 1,3%, sucre, farine de riz, jus d'orange, pomme de terre déshydratée, fumet de POISSONS [cabillaud (POISSONS), eau, poireau, échalote, arôme naturel, persil, thym, laurier], farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), huile végétale (contient tournesol et/ou colza), sel, persil déshydraté 0,07%, amidon de pomme de terre. Peut contenir des traces de: oeuf, arachide. * Malgré tout le soin apporté à la préparation de nos poissons qualité sans arête, la présence exceptionnelle d'arête n'est jamais exclue. ** A.O.C.: Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée.

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