Why is Bâtonnets saveur Crabe classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from processed fish meat, egg white, starches and a range of food‑grade additives, which meets the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods. It contains stabilisers (E420, E450, E451, E452), a flavour enhancer (E621), colourants (E160c, E120) and a crustacean‑derived aroma.

How might the sugar and salt levels in these crab‑flavored surimi sticks affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

Each 100 g serving provides 2.1 g of sugars and 1.7 g of salt; the sugar amount can modestly raise blood glucose, while the salt contributes to daily sodium intake, which may be a concern for individuals managing diabetes or hypertension and should be balanced with lower‑sugar, lower‑salt foods.

Is the crustacean‑derived flavoring in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the aroma contains crustacean ingredients, and the product is labelled with a crustacean allergen, so anyone with a shellfish allergy should avoid it.

Eco+ • 400g

Bâtonnets saveur Crabe

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Bâtonnets saveur Crabe are crab‑flavored surimi sticks made from reconstituted fish meat, egg white, starches and seasonings, marketed in 400 g plastic packages in France. They deliver 124 kcal per 100 g, 5.1 g fat (0.4 g saturated), 6.2 g protein, 0.8 g fiber and 2.1 g sugars, while containing 1.7 g salt, placing them in the PNNS “Fish Meat Eggs” group and earning a Nutri‑Score of C. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes several additives such as stabilisers (E420, E450, E451, E452), a flavour enhancer (E621), colourants (E160c, E120) and a crustacean‑derived aroma, which may be a drawback for allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat5.1 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average processed seafood snack, these sticks contain less fat, saturated fat, salt and calories but more sugar per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, chair de poisson (29%), fécules de pomme de terre et de manioc, blanc d'oeuf réhydraté, huile de colza, amidon de blé, sel, sucre, stabilisants : E420, E450, E451, E452, exhausteur de goût : E621, arôme (dont crustacés), colorants : E160c, E120.

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