Why is this tuna hash classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined vegetable oils, modified starch, pre-fried onions, powdered egg white and a tomato-based sauce, all of which are industrially processed ingredients. The only listed additive codes are E330 (citric acid) and a generic E14xx group ingredient, typical of ultra-processed foods.

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

The product provides only 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g, well below the average for ready meals, so it does not raise blood-glucose concerns for diabetics. However, it contains 0.98 g of salt per 100 g (moderate level), so people managing hypertension should limit portion size or pair it with low-salt sides.

Is the egg-white powder in this tuna hash a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes. Egg-white powder makes up about 1.5 % of the formulation and is listed as a non-vegan ingredient; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product.

Cite marine • 0.2 kg

Hachés thon à la Provençale - 200g - Frais

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This refrigerated tuna and vegetable hash is sold as a ready-to-eat one-dish meal and falls under the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and is classified as NOVA group 4, with per-100 g values of 15.1 g protein, 5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat and 0.98 g salt. While the low sugar and high protein are positives, the moderate salt level, the presence of additives (E330 and an E14xx ingredient) and egg-white powder make it unsuitable for low-salt or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal123 kcal

Fat5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates3.7 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this tuna hash contains considerably less sugar, fat, saturated fat and salt while delivering almost double the protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Thon albacore 40%, courgettes 19%, poivrons rouges 10%, huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable), tomates 7%, oignons préfrits 6% (oignons, huiles végétales (contient tournesol et/ou colza)), poivrons jaunes 6%, amidon modifié, blanc d'oeuf en poudre, préparation à base de tomates séchées 1 % (tomates séchées, huiles végétales (colza, olive), vinaigre de Xérès, plantes aromatiques (ail, origan), sel,acidifiant : E330), sel, plante aromatique, ail déshydraté, herbes de Provence déshydratées 0,06%. Traces possibles de gluten, lait, mollusques, soja, céleri.

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