Why is Breizh Surimi crab flavour classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from minced blue whiting that is rehydrated, mixed with water, egg white, starches, oil and seasonings, then formed into sticks and packaged, a process that involves multiple industrial steps and the addition of several non-nutrient substances; the label lists additives such as the colourant beta-carotene (E160c), stabilisers including sorbitol, diphosphates and triphosphates, and a natural flavour that contains crustacean extracts.

How does the 1.8 g of salt per 100 g in this surimi affect someone following a hypertensive or low-sodium diet?

At 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, a 100-g serving supplies about 35% of the World Health Organization's recommendation of no more than 5 g of salt per day, so regular consumption can quickly exceed daily limits and may raise blood pressure in susceptible individuals.

Is the natural flavour in this product a risk for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the natural flavour is declared to contain crustacean extracts, so the product is not safe for anyone allergic to shellfish and should be avoided by those individuals.

Compagnie des Pêches Saint-Malo • 500 g

Breizh Surimi saveur crabe x 10 sachets soit 30 bâtonnets

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

This surimi sticks product, sold as Breizh Surimi crab flavour, belongs to the 'Fish Meat Eggs' PNNS group and is marketed as a ready-to-eat seafood snack. It delivers 7.5 g of protein per 100 g but also contains 4 g of sugar and 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, giving it a Nutri-Score of C and placing it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category. The formulation includes rehydrated egg white, wheat and potato starches, added sugars, stabilisers (sorbitols, diphosphates, triphosphates) and a beta-carotene colour, which raise concerns for allergens and dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal121 kcal

Fat4.8 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical seafood products, this surimi contains about four times more sugar (4 g vs 0.98 g per 100 g), roughly one-third the protein (7.5 g vs 18 g), and less than half the salt (1.8 g vs 5.3 g), while its fat content is moderate and lower than the average 6.6 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Chair de Merlan Bleu* (poisson Atlantique Nord-Est] 36%, eau, blanc d'œuf réhydraté, amidons (blé), fécule de pomme de terre, huile de colza, sucre, stabilisants sorbitols-diphosphates-triphosphates, sel, arôme naturel (contient crustacés), colorant: extrait de paprika * Micromesistius poutassou 500 T

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