Why is Crevettes panées classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

The NOVA system places foods that have undergone multiple industrial processes, such as pre‑frying, breading, and the addition of preservatives, in group 4; this product includes additives like the antioxidant sulfite (E223), stabiliser (E461), raising agents (E450i, E500ii) and other processing aids, which qualify it as ultra‑processed.

How do the sugar and salt levels in these breaded shrimp affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.7 g of sugars and 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in both nutrients, making it a better choice than many snack foods for diabetics and those monitoring blood pressure, though the modest salt content should still be considered within daily limits.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. The formulation contains shrimp (non‑vegan and not halal for those who avoid shellfish), egg white powder, and wheat flour, which provides gluten, so it is unsuitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets.

Cité marine • 0.15 kg

Crevettes panées - 150g - Frais

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Crevettes panées are breaded shrimp tails that are pre‑fried, refrigerated and sold as a 150 g salty snack/appetizer. The product delivers 229 kcal, 10 g fat (1.1 g saturated), 14 g protein, 0.7 g sugars and 0.8 g salt per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of A while being classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). It contains crustacean, egg and wheat (gluten) allergens, sulfites, and may have traces of celery, fish, milk, soy and molluscs.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal229 kcal

Fat10 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical salty snack averages, this breaded shrimp contains about half the fat, one‑tenth the salt, and almost double the protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Queue de CREVETTES (antioxydant : E223 (SULFITES)) 56%Enrobage 44% : enrobant (eau, farine de BLÉ, amidon de BLÉ, amidon de pomme de terre, blanc d'OEUF en poudre, sel, stabilisant : E461, poudres à lever : E450i; E500ii), chapelure (farine de BLÉ, levure, sel), huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable). Traces possibles de poisson, lait, céleri, soja, mollusques.

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