Why is Trout fillet with leek fondue classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the recipe combines whole ingredients with several processed components such as refined oils, thickeners and added flavorings; the only listed additives are guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415), both used as stabilisers.

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

With only 0.9 g of sugars and 0.71 g of salt per 100 g, the dish is low‑sugar and low‑salt, making it generally suitable for diabetic and hypertensive meal plans, although the moderate fat level should still be considered.

Is the trout in this meal a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the product lists trout fillet as an ingredient and declares fish as an allergen, so individuals allergic to fish should avoid it.

Carrefour BIO • 300 g

Filet de truite à la fondue de poireaux

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Trout fillet with leek fondue is a 300 g ready‑to‑eat meal from Carrefour BIO, classified as a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and belongs to NOVA group 4, offering 144 kcal, 6.2 g fat (including 1.5 g saturated), 7.2 g protein, 3.5 g fiber and only 0.9 g sugars per 100 g, which is lower in sugar and salt than average meals but slightly higher in fat. The product is certified organic, contains fish, gluten and milk allergens, and includes the additives guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal144 kcal

Fat6.2 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal averages, this trout dish provides less sugar and markedly less salt, a slightly higher fat content, but delivers more fiber and comparable protein while offering lower overall calories.

Ingredients

Eau, filet de truite 18%, grand épeautre complet* 12%, poireaux* 11%, lentilles vertes, pois chiches, pois cassés, crème fraîche* 3%, huile de colza*, sel, oignon en poudre', épaississants : gomme guar - gomme xanthane, protéines de lait, extrait de citron*, fécule de pomme de terre', persil*, arôme naturel de vin blanc, poivre.

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