Why is Rillettes de saumon au citron et à l’aneth classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines smoked salmon, tuna, sunflower oil and several refined ingredients, and it includes a stabiliser blend of guar gum (E412) and carob seed flour, which are typical additives used in processed spreads.

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

The rillettes contain only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, making it suitable for diabetic monitoring, but they provide 1 g of salt per 100 g, which is moderate and should be accounted for in a hypertensive diet.

Is the salmon allergen in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the primary ingredient is salmon (including smoked salmon) and the product is labeled with a fish allergen warning, so it should be avoided by anyone allergic to fish.

Les Mouettes d'Arvor • 125 g

Rillettes de saumon au citron et à l’aneth

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Rillettes de saumon au citron et à l’aneth is a fish-based spread belonging to the Fish Meat Eggs group. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed product containing added stabilisers such as guar gum (E412). While it provides a high protein content of 15 g per 100 g and low sugar, it also contains moderate fat (15 g) and saturated fat (2.4 g), and includes fish allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal202 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread, this salmon rillette contains more than double the fat and saturated fat, but far less salt and sugar, while providing 202 kcal per 100 g, which is higher than the typical 149 kcal.

Ingredients

Saumon 58% (dont saumon fumé 24%), eau, huile de tournesol, thon, oignon, fécule de pomme de terre, jus de citron 1,7%, épice, aneth 0,2%, stabilisant : gomme guar et farine de graine de caroube.

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