Why is Aiguillettes de merlu blanc MSC fish & chips classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The fillets are coated in a batter and pre‑fried before being packaged, which involves multiple industrial steps that place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The label lists three food‑grade additives: the raising agents E450i (diphosphates) and E500ii (sodium carbonate), used to improve batter texture, along with other permitted stabilisers in the coating.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds negligible glucose load, making it compatible with low‑sugar diabetic plans, but it provides 1.05 g of salt per 100 g, which accounts for roughly 17 % of the daily recommended sodium limit and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the gluten in this fish breaded product a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes. The batter contains wheat flour and wheat gluten, both of which are sources of gluten, and the ingredient list flags gluten as an allergen, so the product is unsuitable for anyone who must avoid gluten.

Cité marine • 0.24 kg

Aiguillettes de merlu blanc MSC fish & chips - 240g - Frais

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Product Insights

Aiguillettes de merlu blanc MSC fish & chips are breaded white hake fillet portions, MSC certified and sold refrigerated as a ready‑to‑cook seafood product. Belonging to the fish and seafood group, they carry a Nutri‑Score of A but are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contain three additives (E450i, E500ii, and a raising agent) as well as allergens such as fish, gluten and milk. Nutritionally they provide 13 g of protein per 100 g, low sugars and saturated fat, yet have relatively high total fat (12 g) and 1.05 g of salt, so moderation is advised.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal207 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fish product, this breaded hake contains about twice the fat (12 g vs 6.6 g per 100 g), roughly half the sugar (0.5 g vs 0.98 g), and markedly less salt (1.05 g vs 5.32 g).

Ingredients

Portion de filets de merlu blanc MSC 65%. Pâte à beignet 35%: eau, farine de blé, huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable), farine de maïs, amidon de blé, amidon modifié de maïs, gluten de blé, sel, poudres à lever: E450i - E500ii, poudre de lait écrémé. Traces possibles de mollusques, œuf, céleri, soja.

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