Why is Surimi sticks classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines rehydrated egg‑white powder, refined wheat starch, added sugar, salt, natural flavorings that include crab powder, and a paprika‑derived colour (E160c). These multiple industrial ingredients and processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Surimi sticks affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each 100 g serving provides 3.5 g of sugars, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be limited by diabetics, while 1.5 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may increase blood pressure, making it advisable for hypertensive individuals to consume the product sparingly.

Is the crab powder in Surimi sticks a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the formulation includes crab powder and natural flavorings derived from crustaceans, so anyone allergic to shellfish should avoid this product.

Carrefour • 800 g

Surimi bâtonnets

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Carrefour offers 800 g packs of Surimi sticks made in France from MSC‑certified fish, mixed with egg white, wheat starch, colza oil and crab flavour. The product belongs to the Fish Meat Eggs group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4); it provides 8.2 g of protein, 5.5 g of fat, 0.5 g of saturated fat, 1.5 g of salt and 3.5 g of sugars per 100 g, delivering 120 kcal. While the low saturated fat and moderate salt are positive, the high level of processing, added sugar, limited protein, and the presence of crustacean, egg and gluten allergens are drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal120 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates9.5 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar seafood products, this surimi stick contains markedly more sugar (3.5 g vs 0.98 g) and carbohydrates (9.5 g vs 4.2 g), while its fat, saturated fat and salt are all below the category averages.

Ingredients

Chair de _poissons_* MSC 39,9%, eau, blanc d'_œuf_ en poudre réhydraté, amidons (contient _blé_), huile de colza, sucre, sel, arômes naturels (contient _crustacés_), poudre de _crabe_, colorant : extrait de paprika. Peut contenir des traces de soja et de mollusques. *Espèces de poissons MSC utilisées : Colin d'Alaska pêché au chalut dans l'océan Pacifique Nord-Ouest ou dans l'océan Pacifique Nord-Est et/ou Merlu du Pacifique pêché au chalut dans l'océan Pacifique Nord-Est.

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