Why is Le Coeur Frais - Ail et Fines herbes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines processed fish flesh, added starches, wheat starch, added sugar, colza oil, natural flavourings and a colourant (E160c paprika extract), which together meet the criteria for ultra‑processed foods and place it in NOVA group 4.

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

With 2.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the snack is relatively low in sugar and can fit into a diabetic meal plan, but its 1.8 g of salt per 100 g contributes a significant portion of the daily limit and may be problematic for people managing hypertension.

Is the cheese in this product a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the formulation includes cheese, which contains milk proteins, making it unsuitable for anyone with a milk allergy; the product also lists other allergens such as crustaceans, fish, molluscs and gluten.

Fleury Michon • 224 g

Le Coeur Frais - Ail et Fines herbes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Le Coeur Frais - Ail et Fines herbes is a ready‑to‑eat fish‑based surimi snack flavored with garlic and herbs, sold in a 224 g plastic tray and classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with modest protein (6.4 g per 100 g) and low sugar (2.7 g per 100 g) but relatively high fat (7.1 g), saturated fat (3.1 g) and a notable salt level (1.8 g per 100 g). The product is MSC‑certified sustainable and contains no artificial flavours or preservatives, yet it lists crustaceans, fish, molluscs, milk and gluten as allergens and includes the colour additive E160c.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal135 kcal

Fat7.1 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal averages, the snack is lower in sugar (2.7 g vs 3.57 g), energy (134 kcal vs 174 kcal) and salt (1.8 g vs 3.55 g), but higher in fat (7.1 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (3.1 g vs 1.94 g) and contains less fibre and protein.

Ingredients

Eau, chair de _poisson_* 29%, _fromage_ ail et fines herbes 15% (_fromage_, ail et fines herbes 0.2%, sel, poivre, arôme naturel), amidons (dont _blé_), huile de colza, sucre, sel, arôme naturel (contient _crustacés_, _mollusques_, _poissons_), colorant : extrait de paprika. * Colin d'Alaska et Merlu blanc pêchés en Pacifique Nord-Est.

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