Why is Saumon et colin, sauce beurre citron et riz aux petits légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is labeled NOVA 4 because it is industrially prepared with multiple processing steps, including cooking, blending of sauces, and the addition of refined ingredients such as butter, cream, sunflower oil and rice flour. Although the ingredient list shows no declared food additives (additives_n = 0), the presence of refined fats, a wine‑based sauce and a cooked fish stock classifies it as ultra‑processed.

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

The product contains no sugars, which is favorable for blood‑glucose control in diabetic individuals. However, it provides 0.56 g of salt per 100 g (moderate level), meaning that portion control is advised for people managing hypertension, as the sodium contribution can add up if multiple servings are consumed.

Is the cream and butter in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes. Both cream and butter are dairy ingredients that contain lactose, and they are listed as allergens (milk) in the label. Individuals with lactose intolerance should avoid this meal or choose a lactose‑free alternative.

Thiriet • 330g

Saumon et colin, sauce beurre citron et riz aux petits légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This is a 330 g frozen ready‑made meal from Thiriet that combines Atlantic salmon, Alaska pollock, rice, small vegetables and a butter‑lemon sauce. It falls into the Composite foods / One‑dish meals category, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); per 100 g it provides 7.7 g fat (4.4 g saturated), 5.7 g protein, 0 g sugars, 0.56 g salt and 159 kcal, offering low sugar but relatively high saturated fat. The product contains the allergens fish, milk and sulfites and bears sustainability certifications such as MSC and ASC, yet its processing level and modest nutrient profile should be considered.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal159 kcal

Fat7.7 g

Saturated Fat4.4 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen fish‑based meal, this dish has lower sugar, salt and energy, but its fat (especially saturated fat) is noticeably higher than the category averages.

Ingredients

Riz et légumes cuits 50,3% (riz cuit (eau, riz de qualité supérieure 18,9%, sel), carotte 2,5%, courgette 2,5%, huile de tournesol), morceaux de filets de _saumon_ Atlantique (Salmo Salar)(_poisson_) 10,6%, filets de _colin_ d'Alaska (_poisson_) 10,6%, _crème_ (_lait_), _beurre_ (_lait_) 5,4%, vin Muscadet AOC* (_sulfites_), eau, échalote, farine de riz, fumet de _poisson_ (eau, _poisson_ (_poisson_), sel, huile de tournesol, vin blanc (_sulfites_), fibre d'agrumes, oignon en poudre), jus de citron 0,6%, ciboulette, sel, huile de tournesol, vinaigre de vin rouge (_sulfites_), poivre blanc

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