Why is Filet de Limande du Nord Meunière classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The fillet is considered ultra‑processed because it combines the raw fish with refined wheat flour, starches, added oils and several food‑grade additives. The label lists E450 (diphosphates), E500 (sodium carbonate), E461 (methylcellulose), E1400 (carboxymethylcellulose) and a beta‑carotene colourant, all of which are typical of highly formulated products.

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

Yes. The ingredient list includes wheat flour and wheat gluten, which contain gluten protein that can trigger symptoms in individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

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

No. In addition to wheat gluten, the fillet contains dairy derivatives such as lactose and whey powder, and the primary protein source is fish, so it does not meet either gluten‑free or vegan criteria.

L'Assiette Bleue • 200 g

Filet de Limande du Nord Meunière

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

The product is a 200 g frozen fillet of Northern dab prepared à la meunière, marketed under the L'Assiette Bleue brand and certified MSC sustainable. It belongs to the fish meat eggs group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, but is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category and contains several additives such as E450, E500, E461, E1400 and a beta‑carotene colour. Nutritionally it provides 13 g protein, 7.4 g fat (0.9 g saturated) and 1.2 g salt per 100 g, with low sugars, yet the presence of fish, wheat gluten and milk allergens may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal172 kcal

Fat7.4 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average seafood product, this fillet contains slightly more fat (7.4 g vs 6.62 g) and sugar (1.8 g vs 0.98 g), but markedly less salt (1.2 g vs 5.32 g) and lower protein (13 g vs 18.05 g).

Ingredients

Filet de limande du Nord (Limanda aspera - _POISSON_) et/ou de limande jaune (Limanda ferruginea - _POISSON_) 70%, farine de _BLÉ_, eau, huile de tournesol, amidon et _GLUTEN_ de blé, dextrine de pomme de terre, sel, arôme, dextrose, lactose (_LAIT_), poudre de lactosérum (_LAIT_), persil, poudres levantes: E450-E500, stabilisant : méthylcellulose, colorant: béta-carotène.

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