Why is 8 Xiu Maï Crevettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrially processed components such as modified starches, pre‑cooked shrimp, fish paste, and two flavored sauces, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its additive list includes the thickening agents E412 (locust bean gum) and E415 (xanthan gum) as well as a generic flavoring category E14xx.

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

With 7.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product provides more than double the average sugar of similar dishes, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes in diabetics. The salt level is 1 g per 100 g, moderate compared with the category average but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so people managing hypertension should consume it only occasionally.

Is the shrimp in 8 Xiu Maï Crevettes a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes. Shrimp makes up a significant portion of the filling (about 27 % of the Xiu mai mixture) and additional powdered shrimp is added, so the product is labelled with the crustacean allergen warning and should be avoided by anyone allergic to shellfish.

Agis • 200g

8 Xiu Maï Crevettes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

8 Xiu Maï Crevettes is a ready‑to‑eat Chinese‑style steamed dumpling that belongs to the composite foods and one‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sauces, modified starches and additives such as E412 and E415. Nutritionally it provides 184 kcal per 100 g, 4.9 g protein and 24 g carbohydrates, but its sugar level (7.1 g) exceeds the average for similar dishes and it contains 1 g of salt along with several allergens (shrimp, fish, wheat, sesame, soy).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal184 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars7.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared pasta dish, this dumpling is higher in sugars (7.1 g vs 3.57 g), fat (7.3 g vs 5.94 g) and energy (184 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), but lower in salt (1 g vs 3.55 g), saturated fat (1.3 g vs 1.94 g) and protein (4.9 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Xiu mai 80 % (_crevette_27% (_crevette_ 26%, eau, sel), oignon frit (huile de _soja_), amidon modifié, poisson 10,4% (_poisson_ 10% (Pangasius), amidon modifié, sel), farine de _blé_, eau, huile de _soja_, carotte, huile de _sésame, amidon modifié, ail frit (huile de _soja_), sucre, amidon de maïs, sel, _crevette_ en poudre 0,39%, poivre, extrait de levure (extrait de levure, maltodextrine de maïs, sel)), sauce aigre-douce 10% (eau, sucre, vinaigre d'alcool, poivron, amidon transformé, ananas concentré, sel, huile de colza, sauce _soja_ (eau, graines de _soja_, sel, farine de _blé_), épice, épaississants E412, E415, gingembre), sauce soja 10 % (eau, sauce _soja_ 35% (eau, graines de _soja_, sel, farine de _blé_), sucre, jus de citron concentré, épaississants (E412, E415))

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