Why is Saumon fumé citron classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 is assigned to foods made with multiple industrial ingredients and processing steps; this sandwich combines refined multigrain flour, a cheese‑based sauce, smoked fish and several emulsifiers and thickeners. The only listed additive is guar gum (E412), a plant‑derived thickener, but the presence of refined flour, added oils, sauces and multiple processing stages also drive the ultra‑processed rating.

How does the sugar and salt content of this sandwich affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.5 g of sugars per 100 g, the sandwich is low in sugar, which is modest for a diabetic diet, but a typical serving (≈160 g) still provides about 4 g of sugar. The salt level of 1 g per 100 g (≈1.6 g per pack) is moderate; for people managing hypertension, it contributes a noticeable portion of the daily recommended limit and should be balanced with lower‑salt foods elsewhere.

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

Yes, the sandwich lists smoked Atlantic salmon as an ingredient, and fish is identified as a declared allergen; anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this product, and they should also be aware of other allergens present such as egg, mustard, soy and gluten.

BienFait • 160 g

Saumon fumé citron

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Saumon fumé citron is a ready‑to‑eat sandwich that combines a multigrain five‑seed bread, a creamy white‑cheese sauce, smoked Atlantic salmon, tomato, soy beans, salad and lemon zest. It falls under the Composite foods / Sandwiches group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating it is an ultra‑processed product containing the additive guar gum (E412) and several allergens such as egg, fish, gluten, milk, mustard and soy. Nutritionally, the sandwich provides moderate levels of fat (11 g), salt (1 g) and low sugars (2.5 g) per 100 g, while offering a decent protein content (9.2 g), but its overall energy (228 kcal) and salt are higher than the average for typical sandwiches.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal228 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich, this product contains markedly less fat, saturated fat, salt, sugars and calories, while also delivering roughly half the protein content of a typical sandwich.

Ingredients

Pain de mie cinq graines 50% (Farine de blé 30,5%, eau, graines de tournesol 1,9%, huile de colza, levure, graines de lin brun 0,7%, graines de lin jaune 0,7%, graines de millet 0,7%, sel, graines de pavot 0,4%, vinaigre d'alcool, graines de sarrasin 0,2%, gluten de blé), sauce au fromage blanc 15,6% [fromage blanc 5,3%, huile de colza, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, amidon, jaune d'oeuf, moutarde (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), sucre, sel, épaississant: gomme guar], saumon Atlantique fumé 11,3% (saumon Atlantique Salmo salar, sel), tomate, fèves de soja, salade, zestes de citron 0,9%

84%

35%

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