Why is Quenelles de brochet à la florentine classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the recipe includes several industrial ingredients such as modified starch, xanthan gum (E415), a paprika colour extract (E160c) and a miscellaneous additive group (E14xx) that are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the salt content of this product affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 0.89 g of salt per 100 g, the dish provides about 350 mg of sodium, which is lower than the average prepared‑meal but still contributes to daily sodium intake; people on strict low‑sodium diets should limit portion size or choose a lower‑salt alternative.

Is the crayfish (écrevisse) ingredient a concern for consumers with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the product contains cooked crayfish pulp, which is a crustacean and must be avoided by anyone allergic to shellfish, and it is clearly declared in the allergen list.

Thiriet • 350g

Quenelles de brochet a la florentine

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Product Insights

Quenelles de brochet à la florentine are a frozen ready‑meal from Thiriet that combines pike quenelles, spinach, cream, cheese and a classic Nantua sauce. The product falls into the "One‑dish meals" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its modest protein content (4.9 g per 100 g) and moderate levels of fat (7.1 g) and saturated fat (2.4 g). It contains several allergens, including fish, crustaceans, milk, eggs and gluten, and while its sugar (1.4 g) and salt (0.89 g) are below typical prepared‑meal averages, the overall nutritional profile is mixed.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat7.1 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared meals, this quenelle contains less than half the sugar (1.4 g vs 3.57 g) and far less salt (0.89 g vs 3.55 g), but its fat (7.1 g) and saturated fat (2.4 g) are higher than the category averages of 5.94 g and 1.94 g respectively.

Ingredients

quenelle de brochet 34,2% (_œuf_ de poules élevées en plein air (_œufs_) 11,3%, eau, farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), chair de _brochet_ (_poisson_) 4,4%, huile de colza, _lait_ écrémé en poudre (_lait_), sel), eau, épinard (origine : France) 14,1%, vin blanc (_sulfites_), _emmental_ (_lait_) 3,3%, _crème_ fraîche légère (_lait_) 1,7%, pulpe d'_écrevisse_ cuite (_crustacés_) 1,7%, farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), _lait_ écrémé en poudre (_lait_), oignon, échalote, _beurre_ (_lait_), amidon transformé, cognac, huile d'olive vierge extra, purée de tomate double concentrée, arômes naturels (_crustacés_, _lait_)), sel, ail, fond de _crustacés_ (maltodextrine, dextrose, sel, _crevette_ (_crustacés_), tomate, sucre, arôme naturel (_crustacés_), _poisson_ en poudre (_poisson_), huile de tournesol, extrait de paprika, betterave rouge), colorant : extrait de paprika, épices et plantes aromatiques, oignon en poudre, épaississant : gomme xanthane

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