Why is Crab flavored surimi sticks classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined fish meat with added sugars, starches, vegetable oil, salt, rehydrated egg‑white powder, flavorings and a paprika‑extract colourant; the only listed additive is the food‑grade colour E160c (paprika extract), while the flavouring includes crustacean extracts.

How does the sugar and salt content in these surimi sticks affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose and should be limited for diabetics; the 1.8 g of salt per 100 g accounts for about 35 % of the recommended maximum daily intake, which may exacerbate hypertension, so consumption should be modest.

Is this crab‑flavored surimi suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains fish meat and egg white, not keto‑friendly due to 12 g of carbohydrates and added sugars, not certified halal as it includes crustacean flavouring, and it is not gluten‑free because wheat starch is present, even though the label states no added gluten.

Compagnie des Pêches Saint-Malo • 1 Kg (20 sachets x 3)

Bâtonnets de Surimi Saveur Crabe

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Crab flavored surimi sticks made by Compagnie des Pêches Saint‑Malo are a fish‑meat and egg based preparation. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C, belong to NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed), and provide 4 g of sugars, 1.8 g of salt and 7.5 g of protein per 100 g, offering modest protein while being relatively high in sugar and salt. The product is marketed as preservative‑free, polyphosphate‑free and MSG‑free, produced in Brittany, but it contains allergens (crustaceans, eggs, fish, gluten) and a paprika‑extract colourant.

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 surimi products, this stick contains far more sugar (4 g vs 0.98 g) and carbohydrates (12 g vs 4.2 g), while its fat (4.8 g), saturated fat (0.4 g) and salt (1.8 g) are below average, and its protein (7.5 g) is considerably lower than the category mean of 18 g.

Ingredients

Surimi 38% (chair de _poisson_, sucre), eau, blanc d'_oeuf_ poudre réhydraté, amidons (_blé_), fécule de pomme de terre, huile de colza, sel, sucre, arômes (contient _crustacés_), colorant : extrait de paprika

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