Why is Le batonnet moelleux classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product mixes refined fish paste with added water, wheat starch, rehydrated skimmed milk, rapeseed oil, sugar, salt, natural flavours and a colourant (E160c – paprika extract), all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, thus assigning it to NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and salt content in Le batonnet moelleux affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 3.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose and should be limited by diabetics, while its 1.5 g of salt (≈375 mg sodium) is lower than many processed foods but still adds to daily sodium intake, requiring caution for people with hypertension.

Is Le batonnet moelleux suitable for vegan, keto, gluten‑free or allergen‑free diets?

No. The stick contains fish, wheat starch (gluten), rehydrated skimmed milk (dairy) and natural flavours that list crustacean and mollusc allergens, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free, and its 9.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g makes it unsuitable for strict keto diets.

Fleury Michon • 320 g

Le batonnet moelleux

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Le batonnet moelleux is a soft fish stick made by Fleury Michon and belongs to the Fish Meat Eggs dietary group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with 4.5 g fat, 3.5 g sugars, 1.5 g salt and 8.1 g protein per 100 g. While it offers a decent protein amount and low saturated fat, it also includes added sugar, salt, wheat starch, dairy, the colour additive E160c, and triggers crustacean, fish, mollusc, gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal111 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical surimi products, Le batonnet moelleux contains markedly more sugar but less fat and salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Chair de poisson* 42 %, eau, amidons (dont blé), lait écrémé réhydraté, huile de colza, sucre, sel, arômes naturels (contient crustacés , mollusques , poissons), colorant : extrait de paprika 0,03 %. *Colin ffAlaska et Medu blanc (Pacifique Nord Est) Cabillaud et Lieu noir (Atlantique Nord Est). Pour en savoir plus sur les origines, rendez vous sur www.fleurymichon.fr

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