Why is Colin d'Alaska panés classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is breaded and includes multiple processed ingredients such as wheat flour, modified potato starch, yeast, spices and vegetable oils, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It also lists food‑grade additives, notably methylcellulose (E461) as a thickener and an unspecified additive under the code E14xx.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium; consuming several servings could raise daily salt intake, so people with hypertension should monitor portion size and balance it with lower‑salt foods throughout the day.

Is the wheat flour in the breadcrumb coating a problem for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the breadcrumb coating contains wheat flour, which provides gluten. The product is therefore not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Carrefour • 500 g

Colin d'Alaska panés

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Colin d'Alaska panés are breaded, MSC‑certified Alaska pollock fillets sold by Carrefour in a 500 g refrigerated pack. Per 100 g they provide 197 kcal, 7.8 g fat (moderate), 0.7 g saturated fat (low), 0.9 g salt (moderate), 0.6 g sugars (low), 11 g protein (good) and 1.2 g fiber (above average), earning a Nutri‑Score of B but a NOVA group 4 classification for being ultra‑processed; they contain gluten from wheat flour, fish, and additives such as methylcellulose (E461) while also showing possible traces of milk, egg, soy, celery and molluscs. Positive points are sustainable fish sourcing and relatively high protein and fiber, whereas the high calorie and fat content, lower protein compared with other lean fish, and presence of allergens and food‑grade additives are drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal197 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates20 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average lean‑fish product, this breaded pollock contains more fat (7.8 g vs 6.6 g), higher calories (197 kcal vs 149 kcal) and less protein (11 g vs 18 g), while its salt (0.9 g) is well below the category average.

Ingredients

_Colin d'Alaska_ MSC (*) 66%, chapelure (farine de _blé_, levure, sel, épices : curcuma, paprika), huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable), eau, farine de blé, amidon modifié de pommes de terre, épaississant : methylcellulose, sel. Peut contenir des traces de lait, œuf, mollusques, céleri, soja.

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