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

The fillets are coated in a pre‑fried batter, frozen and sold ready‑to‑heat, which places them in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The ingredient list shows several food‑grade additives, including the raising agents E450i and E500ii as well as other E‑numbers grouped under E14xx, which are used to improve texture, stability and shelf‑life.

How does the salt and fat content in this product affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 1 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower than many comparable frozen fish meals, but the 11 g of total fat, about twice the sector average, adds considerable calories and saturated fat, which can be a concern for heart‑healthy eating. Consumers watching blood pressure should still consider the overall sodium intake, while those aiming for low‑fat diets may want to limit portion size or pair it with a low‑fat side.

Is the presence of gluten and milk in this product a concern for people with celiac disease or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The batter contains wheat flour, wheat starch and gluten, making the product unsuitable for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet. It also includes skimmed milk powder, so it should be avoided by individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Cité marine • 0.23 kg

Filets de merlu blanc MSC façon fish & chips - 230 g - Frais

Composite Foods

Product Insights

These MSC‑certified South African hake fillets are breaded in a batter and sold pre‑fried as a ready‑to‑heat fish‑and‑chips style meal, classified as a composite one‑dish meal in the PNNS system. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of A, low sugars (0.5 g/100 g) and modest salt (1 g/100 g), but its fat content (11 g/100 g) is roughly double the average for similar meals and it is listed as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4) with several additives such as E450i, E500ii and other E‑numbers. Allergens include fish, gluten and milk, with possible traces of egg, molluscs, celery and soy, so consumers with those sensitivities should check the label.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal198 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

While its sugar (0.5 g) and salt (1 g) are well below the category averages of 3.57 g and 3.55 g respectively, its fat (11 g) is almost double the average 5.94 g and its protein (12 g) exceeds the typical 7.16 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Filets de MERLU BLANC DU CAP MSC 70%. Pâte à beignet 30%: eau, huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable), farine de BLÉ, farine de maïs, amidon modifié de maïs, amidon de BLÉ, GLUTEN de BLÉ, sel, poudres à lever: E450i - E500ii, poudre de LAIT écrémé. Traces possibles d'OEUF, MOLLUSQUES, CÉLERI, SOJA.

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