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

With 3.5 g of sugar and 1.6 g of salt per 100 g, the product can raise blood glucose levels and contribute to higher sodium intake, so it should be limited or balanced with low‑sugar, low‑salt foods for people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the crab powder in this surimi a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the product contains powdered crab, a crustacean, and the label also lists crustacean allergens, making it unsuitable for anyone with a shellfish allergy.

Carrefour • 300 g

Surimi

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

Surimi is made by grinding fish flesh, adding water and a range of industrial ingredients such as powdered egg white, starch, rapeseed oil, sugar, salt, natural flavourings and a paprika extract (E160c) for colour, which places it in the NOVA 4 category for ultra‑processed foods.

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Surimi sticks are a processed seafood product made from MSC‑certified fish meat mixed with water, powdered egg white, starch, rapeseed oil, sugar, salt, natural flavourings and crab powder. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the inclusion of several additives and refined ingredients. Per 100 g it provides 120 kcal, 5.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 8.2 g protein, 9.5 g carbohydrates (3.5 g sugars), 1.6 g salt (high) and 0.8 g fiber, placing it in the Fish Meat Eggs PNNS group.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

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 seafood items, this surimi contains about three times more sugar and double the carbohydrates, but offers less fat, markedly less salt, and roughly half the protein.

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 mollusques et de soja. *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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