Why is Panes au poisson classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is a multi-ingredient formulation that includes modified potato starch, methylcellulose, and a breading mixture; it lists additives E14xx (a processing aid) and E461 (methylcellulose), which are typical of ultra-processed foods and place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.2 g of sugar and only 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the sugar amount is modest and unlikely to spike blood glucose dramatically, but the low salt makes it suitable for hypertension management, although the overall carbohydrate load (19 g) should still be accounted for in diabetic meal planning.

Is the gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the breading contains wheat flour, which provides gluten; therefore the product is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Carrefour, Simpl • 400 g

Panés au poisson

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Panes au poisson is a breaded fish preparation belonging to the fish and seafood group of the PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with added oils, modified starches and emulsifiers. Nutritionally, it offers moderate protein (11 g per 100 g) and fiber (1.3 g per 100 g) but is relatively high in fat (9.3 g) and carbohydrates (19 g) while containing low salt (0.9 g), and it includes common allergens such as fish and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal208 kcal

Fat9.3 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breaded-fish product, this item contains more fat (9.3 g vs 6.6 g), higher sugar (1.2 g vs 1.0 g), much lower salt (0.9 g vs 5.3 g), higher protein (11 g vs 18 g) and fiber (1.3 g vs 0.55 g), but also more carbohydrates (19 g vs 4.2 g) and delivers 208 kcal per 100 g versus the typical 149 kcal.

Ingredients

Préparation à base de _poisson_70% : _poisson_ 58%, eau, huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable), amidon modifié de pomme de terre, base pomme de terre déshydratée (pomme de terre, sel, blanc d'_'_ en poudre, ail déshydraté), fécule de pomme de terre, épaississant : méthylcellulose, sel. Enrobage 30% : chapelure (farine de _blé_, levure, sel, épices : curcuma, paprika), enrobant (eau, farine de _blé_), huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable).% exprimés sur la totalité du produit. Peut contenir des traces de : lait, soja, céleri, mollusques.

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