Why is Colin d'Alaska et moule, sauce crème, écrasé de pommes de terre classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is considered ultra‑processed because it combines several industrially prepared components such as cooked potatoes, cream, butter, wheat and rice flours, and a fish stock, all of which undergo multiple processing steps; although the label records zero listed additives, the presence of added salt, refined starches and flavorings results in a NOVA‑4 classification.

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

With only 0.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the dish adds minimal glucose load, making it suitable for diabetes when portion‑controlled, while the 0.46 g of salt (about 0.18 g of sodium) is lower than many frozen meals but still contributes to overall sodium intake and should be counted by individuals managing hypertension.

Is the cream (milk) used in this dish a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes, the recipe includes cream, whole‑milk powder and butter, all of which contain lactose; lactose‑intolerant consumers should avoid this product or choose a lactase supplement if they wish to consume it.

Thiriet • 330g

Colin d'Alaska et moule, sauce crème, écrasé de pommes de terre

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The frozen ready‑meal combines Alaska pollock, Pacific mussels and a creamy mashed‑potato base, positioned in the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting moderate fat (3.3 g), saturated fat (2 g) and low sugar (0.8 g) per 100 g, while providing 6.1 g of protein. The product contains several allergens, fish, milk, molluscs, gluten and sulfites, and, despite its relatively low salt (0.46 g) and sugar, the processing level and presence of added fats and salts temper its nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal92 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates9 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen meal, this item has considerably less sugar (0.8 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.46 g vs 3.55 g), lower total fat (3.3 g vs 5.94 g) but a slightly higher saturated fat (2 g vs 1.94 g) and delivers slightly less protein (6.1 g vs 7.16 g) and fiber (0.7 g vs 2.08 g).

Ingredients

Pomme de terre préparée 52,1% (pomme de terre cuite (pomme de terre 38,5%, sel), crème (lait) 6,5%, purée de pomme de terre 4,3%, eau, huile d'olive vierge extra 0,2%, sel, poivre blanc), colin d'alaska (poisson) 21,2%, eau, moules du Pacifique décoquillées cuites (mollusques) 6,0%, vin blanc (sulfites) 3,4%, crème (lait) 2,8%, farine de riz, oignon, fumet de poisson (eau, poisson (poisson), sel, huile de tournesol, vin blanc (sulfites), fibre d'agrume, oignon), vin blanc Muscadet AOC* (sulfites) 0,5%, jus de moule (mollusques), farine de blé (gluten), beurre (lait), lait entier en poudre (lait), persil, ail, sel, poivre blanc

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