Why is Filets de limande du Nord façon meunière classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 4 classification reflects the extensive industrial formulation: the fillets are made from fish, refined wheat flour, multiple vegetable oils, rice flour, corn flour, various starches, dextrose and added spices and essential oils. Although no listed food additives are present, the combination of refined grains, added sugars and multiple processing steps places the product in the ultra‑processed category.

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

Each 100 g serving contains 0.78 g of salt (about 0.3 % sodium), which is moderate for a processed food. For people monitoring blood pressure, the product can be included in the diet when total daily salt intake stays within recommended limits (generally less than 5 g of salt per day).

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No. The fillets contain fish as the primary protein and wheat‑derived ingredients, including gluten, making them unsuitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets. With 15 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, they also exceed the low‑carb threshold required for a keto diet.

le Marché • 200 g

Filets de limande du Nord façon meunière Fins et savoureux

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Filets de limande du Nord façon meunière are pre‑fried, cooked fish fillets made from sustainably sourced North Atlantic dab, marketed by le Marché and sold at Carrefour. They belong to the Fish and seafood group, carry a Nutri‑Score of A yet are classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed; the fillets provide 13 g of protein, low sugars (0.5 g) and low saturated fat (0.6 g) per 100 g, but contain moderate total fat (6.7 g) and moderate salt (0.78 g). The product contains fish and gluten allergens and may have traces of molluscs, eggs, celery, soy and milk, while displaying the MSC sustainable‑seafood label.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal172 kcal

Fat6.7 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar seafood products, this fillet has slightly higher fat (6.7 g vs 6.62 g), markedly lower sugar (0.5 g vs 0.98 g) and salt (0.78 g vs 5.32 g), but also lower protein (13 g vs 18.05 g).

Ingredients

Filets de limande du Nord MSC(*) 72% (_poisson_), farine de _blé_, eau, huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable), farine de riz, _gluten_ de _blé_, farine de maïs, amidon de _blé_, fécule de pomme de terre, sel, semoule de _blé_, dextrose, épices, amidon de tapioca, huile essentielle de citron, huile essentielle de citron vert, persil déshydraté. Peut contenir des traces de mollusques, œufs, céleri, soja et lait.

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