Why is Bâtonnet de poisson classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The stick combines fish meat with multiple processed ingredients such as wheat starch, added sugar, rehydrated egg white, and a blend of natural flavourings that include crustacean extracts and wheat. It also contains the colourant E160c (paprika extract) and a small amount of sauce cocktail ingredients, all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 ultra‑processed status.

How does the sugar and salt content in Bâtonnet de poisson affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g portion provides 2.3 g of sugar, which can modestly raise blood glucose and should be counted within daily carbohydrate limits for diabetics. The 1.5 g of salt (about 0.6 g sodium) is relatively high for a low‑sodium plan and may raise blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should consume it sparingly.

Is the crustacean flavouring in Bâtonnet de poisson a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list specifies natural flavourings derived from crustaceans, which are listed as an allergen, so anyone allergic to shellfish should avoid this product. It also contains other allergens such as fish, wheat (gluten) and egg.

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Bâtonnet de poisson

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Product Insights

The product is a surimi stick belonging to the Fish Meat Eggs (fish and seafood) family, offering 8.2 g of protein per 100 g while providing low saturated fat (0.3 g) and modest energy (112 kcal). It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of added starch, sugar, egg white, colourant E160c and natural crustacean flavourings, as well as gluten from wheat starch. Although its salt (1.5 g) and sugar (2.3 g) levels are higher than the low‑sugar benchmark, they remain well below the average salt found in similar surimi products.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal112 kcal

Fat4.2 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average surimi stick, this product contains less fat (4.2 g vs 6.6 g), saturated fat (0.3 g vs 1.3 g), salt (1.5 g vs 5.3 g) and energy (112 kcal vs 149 kcal), but higher sugars (2.3 g vs 1.0 g), carbohydrates (10 g vs 4.2 g) and lower protein (8.2 g vs 18.1 g).

Ingredients

Chair de poisson 40% (colin d'Alaska et/ou merlu du Pacifique), eau, amidons (dont blé), huile de colza, blanc d'oeuf (d'élevage au sol) réhydraté, sucre, arômes naturels (crustacés, blé), sel, colorant extrait de paprika. Peut contenir: mollusques. Sauce cocktail: de mais ingrédients: Huile de colza, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, jaune salé (jaune d'oeuf, sel), concentré de tomate, amidon d rome naturel, colorant: extrait de paprika.

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