Why is Filet de cabillaud, riz, fondue de poireaux classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrially processed components such as fish gelatin, refined rice starch and an additive listed as E428 (sodium alginate) used as a stabiliser; these processing steps place it in NOVA 4.

How does the salt level in this meal affect people who need to limit sodium, such as those with hypertension?

With 0.75 g of salt per 100 g (about 300 mg of sodium), the dish is well below the typical ready‑meal average and can fit into a reduced‑sodium diet when consumed in appropriate portions.

Is the cod in this product a concern for consumers with fish allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes cod fillet and flags fish as an allergen, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this product.

Fleury Michon • 280 g

Filet de cabillaud, riz, fondue de poireaux

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This ready-to-heat dish from Fleury Michon combines cod fillet, rice and a leek fondue, positioned as a composite one-dish meal. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product. Nutritionally it offers modest protein (5.4 g) and fiber (1.2 g) per 100 g, while keeping sugar (1 g), total fat (4.4 g) and salt (0.75 g) below typical ready-meal averages, though saturated fat (2.2 g) is slightly higher than average.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑meal values, this cod‑and‑rice dish contains less sugar (1 g vs 3.57 g), lower total fat (4.4 g vs 5.94 g), markedly less salt (0.75 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (108 kcal vs 174.58 kcal), but also provides lower protein (5.4 g vs 7.16 g) and fiber (1.2 g vs 2.08 g) and has a slightly higher saturated‑fat content (2.2 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Riz 29% (eau, riz, curcuma), cabillaud 17,8%, eau, poireaux 12,5%, crème fraiche, carottes 6,4%, quinoa 2,9% (eau, quinoa, curcuma), huile de colza, sel, amidon de riz, gingembre, gélatine de poisson, citron, poudre de lait écrémé, persil 0,04%, piment d'Espelette, sauce au piment (vinaigre d'alcool, piment rouge, sel), piment.

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