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

Because it combines refined ingredients such as dehydrated potato flakes, added oils (colza and olive), cream, and a food‑grade emulsifier, the product meets the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additive is E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids).

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

The low sugar level (1.3 g per 100 g) makes it suitable for carbohydrate‑controlled diabetic plans, but the moderate salt amount (0.8 g per 100 g) still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for hypertension, especially when combined with other salty foods.

Is the cod in Brandade de morue a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes; cod (morue) provides the main protein in this brandade and is explicitly listed as an allergen, so anyone allergic to fish, including cod, should avoid the product.

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Brandade de morue

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Brandade de morue is a frozen, ready‑to‑heat cod brandade with potatoes and cream, classified under the Composite foods (one‑dish meals) dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 3) and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed, while its nutritional profile shows low sugars (1.3 g/100 g) but moderate fat (≈5 g/100 g), saturated fat (2 g/100 g) and salt (0.8 g/100 g). The product includes several allergens (fish, milk, eggs, gluten, celery, crustaceans, molluscs), uses the emulsifier E471, and has a low Eco‑Score (E, 27), reflecting limited environmental performance despite MSC‑certified sustainable cod.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal152 kcal

Fat9.8 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates9.3 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen meal, its sugar (1.3 g/100 g) and salt (0.8 g/100 g) are well below the category averages of 3.57 g and 3.55 g respectively, while its saturated fat (2 g/100 g) is slightly above the average 1.94 g, and total fat is comparable to the typical 5.9 g.

Ingredients

eau, morue 21% (cabillaud (_poisson_), sel), flocons de pommes de terre 10% (pommes de terre déshydratées, émulsifiant : mono et diglycérides d'acides gras, extrait d'épices), huile de colza, crème liquide (_lait_), huile d'olive 3%, lait entier en poudre, oeuf entier en poudre, ail 1% Traces possibles de: gluten, céleri, mollusque, crustacés. Ce produit est élaboré à partir de poisson, il pourrait donc exceptionnellement contenir des arêtes.

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