Why is Moules a la marinière et pommes de terre préfrites classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the recipe includes industrially processed components such as pre‑fried potato strips, dextrose, and refined sunflower oil; however the product lists zero additives, so no preservative or flavoring additives are present.

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

With only 0.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the meal adds minimal carbohydrate load for diabetes management, while its 0.54 g of salt is moderate and considerably lower than many ready‑made dishes, but portions should still be counted toward daily sodium limits for hypertension.

Is the mussel component in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the Pacific mussels (molluscs) are a declared allergen, so anyone sensitive to shellfish should avoid this meal.

Picard • 300 g e

Moules a la marinière et pommes de terre préfrites

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Moules a la marinière et pommes de terre préfrites is a ready‑to‑heat French one‑dish meal that combines Pacific mussels in a white‑wine and shallot broth with pre‑fried potato pieces. Classified as a Composite food and One‑dish meal, it carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; per 100 g it provides 6.5 g of fat (including 2.1 g saturated), 5 g of protein, 1.6 g of fiber and only 0.9 g of sugars, while its salt level is moderate at 0.54 g. The product contains milk and mollusc allergens, has no added preservatives, and the relatively high fat and modest protein content balance a low sugar and low salt profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal139 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for prepared meals, this dish has slightly more fat (6.5 g vs 5.94 g) and saturated fat (2.1 g vs 1.94 g), but far less sugar (0.9 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.54 g vs 3.55 g), while its protein (5 g) and fiber (1.6 g) are below average.

Ingredients

Pomme de terre préfrite 47,9% (pomme de terre, huile de tournesol, dextrose), moule du Pacifique cuite décoquillée (_mollusques_) 22,5%, eau, vin blanc 4,7% crème fraîche liquide (_lait_) 4,4%, oignon 3,7%, huile d'olive vierge extra, échalote1,7%, jus de cuisson de moule concentré (_mollusques_) 1,5%, beurre (_lait_), _céleri_, farine de riz, persil 0,5%, ail, poivre,

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