Why is Moules Cuisinees classified as ultra processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes processed ingredients such as modified corn starch, soft wheat flour, butter and a preservative identified as additive E14xx, as well as sulfite containing white wine, all of which go beyond a minimally prepared seafood dish.

How does the sugar and salt content in Moules Cuisinees affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the dish adds minimal carbohydrate load for diabetics, but its 1.5 g of salt per 100 g contributes a moderate amount of sodium and should be limited by people monitoring blood pressure.

Is the wheat flour in Moules Cuisinees a problem for gluten intolerant consumers?

Yes, the inclusion of soft wheat flour introduces gluten, so the product is not suitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Pêcheries Sétoises • 600 g

Moules Cuisinées

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Moules Cuisinees is a French refrigerated ready meal of cooked mussels, white wine, butter and herbs, classified in the composite foods and one dish meals group. It carries a Nutri Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra processed product due to added starches, flour and a preservative (E14xx). Nutritionally, the dish is low in sugars (0.6 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (1 g per 100 g) but contains moderate salt (1.5 g per 100 g) and provides 5.8 g of protein per 100 g, while also presenting allergens such as molluscs, milk, gluten and sulfites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal59 kcal

Fat2.1 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates3.9 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready meal averages, this cooked mussel dish contains far less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, but also provides slightly less protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

_Moules_ (Mytilus edulis, Mytilus galloprovincialis) 87,5%, vin blanc 3,1 % (_sulfites_), échalotes, oignons 2,6 %, beurre, eau, ail, persil 0,5 %, farine de _blé_ tendre, amidon modifié de maïs, jus de citron concentré, thym, laurier, poivre 0,01 %.

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Moules cuisinées au beurre, ail et persil

pêcheries sétoises

600g