Why is Brandade de Morue parmentière et sa purée bio classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and does it contain any additives?

It is placed in NOVA 4 because the recipe includes refined ingredients such as potato flakes, added oils and dairy, and undergoes multiple processing steps; the product label reports zero listed additives, so the classification stems from the nature of the ingredients rather than added additives.

How do the sugar and saturated-fat levels in this brandade affect people with diabetes or cardiovascular concerns?

At 5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of rapidly absorbable carbohydrates, which can raise blood glucose and should be limited by diabetics; the 2.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g is above the average for similar meals and may increase LDL cholesterol, so it should be consumed in moderation by those monitoring heart health.

Is the milk powder used in this brandade a problem for lactose-intolerant or milk-allergic consumers?

Yes, the formulation includes both cream and milk powder, making it unsuitable for anyone allergic to milk proteins and potentially problematic for lactose-intolerant individuals, although the lactose content is relatively low due to the small proportion of dairy.

L'Assiette Bleue • 290 g

Brandade de Morue parmentière et sa purée bio

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Brandade de Morue parmentière et sa purée bio is an organic, MSC-certified cod brandade prepared with potatoes, sunflower and olive oils, cream, and milk powder, presented in a 290 g tray. It belongs to the Composite foods and One-dish meals categories, carries a Nutri-Score of B, and is classified in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its use of refined potato flakes and added dairy. While it offers a high protein content (13 g per 100 g) and low salt, it also contains moderate sugar, saturated fat and the allergens fish and milk, which may be relevant for sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal131 kcal

Fat4.9 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates8.7 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this brandade provides considerably more protein (13 g vs 7.16 g) and far less salt (0.53 g vs 3.55 g), but its sugar (5 g) and saturated fat (2.6 g) exceed typical values.

Ingredients

MORUE (Gadus morhua) 38%, eau, pomme de terre*, flocon de pomme de terre*, huile de tournesol*, crème* (LAIT), huile d'olive*, poudre de LAIT*, sel, ail*, persil*. Peut contenir des traces de crustacés, mollusques, œuf, soja et gluten. *ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique - 43% des ingrédients agricoles sont issus de l'agriculture biologique - certifié par FR-BIO-01. Malgré le soin apporté, la présence de quelques arêtes pourrait être constatée. Cabillaud issu de pêcheries certifiées selon le référentiel environnemental du MSC pour la pêche. msc.org

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