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

It is breaded, pre‑cooked and packaged, and the formulation uses food‑grade phosphates (E450i) and sodium carbonate (E500ii) as raising agents, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the fat and protein content of this product affect a heart‑healthy or low‑fat diet?

At 11 g of fat per 100 g, the product exceeds the average fat level for seafood meals, so it should be consumed in moderation by those limiting fat, but the fat is largely unsaturated and the high protein (12 g) supports satiety and muscle maintenance.

Is this product suitable for people with gluten or milk allergies?

No; the ingredient list includes wheat flour, wheat gluten and skimmed milk powder, which trigger both gluten and dairy sensitivities.

Auchan • 200 g

Filets de merlu blanc façon fish & chips

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Filets de merlu blanc façon fish & chips is a breaded white hake fillet sold by Auchan, classified in the Composite foods group of the French Food‑Standard (PNNS). Per 100 g it provides 202 kcal, 12 g protein and 0.5 g fiber, while containing 11 g fat (including 1 g saturated), 15 g carbohydrates and only 0.5 g sugars and 0.82 g salt, giving it a Nutri‑Score of B. The product is rated NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed formulation that includes a breading mixture and additives such as diphosphate (E450i) and sodium carbonate (E500ii), and it lists fish, gluten and milk among its allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal202 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar seafood meals, this product supplies considerably more fat (11 g vs 5.9 g) and protein (12 g vs 7.2 g) while offering notably lower sugar (0.5 g vs 3.6 g), salt (0.8 g vs 3.6 g) and carbohydrate (15 g vs 23 g) amounts.

Ingredients

Filets de merlu blanc du Cap (poisson) 65%, 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, lait écrémé en poudre, poudres à lever: E450i-E500ii. Traces possibles de mollusques, œuf, céleri et soja.

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