Why is Saumon au naturel classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

It is made by cooking and canning whole salmon pieces with water and salt, without any added preservatives, flavors or colorants, which places it in NOVA group 3 for processed foods.

How does the fat and salt content in Saumon au naturel affect a heart-healthy diet?

The product supplies high-quality protein, but its 11 g of total fat and 2 g of saturated fat are moderate, so it should be balanced with lower-fat foods, while the 1.2 g of salt per 100 g is modest and fits within recommended limits for most heart-healthy plans.

Is the salmon in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, salmon is the primary ingredient and is listed as a fish allergen; additionally, traces of celery, eggs, gluten, milk, mustard and soy are present, which may affect other sensitivities.

Carrefour, Carrefour Extra • 190 g

Saumon au naturel

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Product Insights

Saumon au naturel is a 190 g canned salmon product from Carrefour, containing farmed Atlantic salmon raised in Norway and the Faroe Islands, reconstituted with water and a small amount of salt. With 23 g of protein, 11 g of fat (2 g saturated) and no added sugars per 100 g, it earns a Nutri-Score of B and falls in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing; the high protein and low sugar are strengths, while the relatively high fat and saturated fat are drawbacks. The product is packaged in a metal can, which is recyclable, although the environmental score is limited by an unscored material classification.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal191 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical category averages, this canned salmon provides substantially more protein (23 g vs 18.05 g) and virtually no sugar, but contains higher total and saturated fat (11 g vs 6.62 g fat and 2 g vs 1.32 g saturated) while its salt level (1.2 g) is well below the average of 5.32 g.

Ingredients

_Saumon_ 65,8% (Salmo salar), eau, sel. Ce saumon Carrefour a été élevé en Norvège ou aux Iles Féroé.

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