Why is Tartinable saumon fumé classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The spread includes multiple industrial ingredients such as potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, guar gum, xanthan gum, citric acid, ascorbic acid, glucono‑delta‑lactone and spice extracts, which collectively place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this spread affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Sugar is relatively low at 1.7 g per 100 g, so it has minimal impact on blood glucose, but the 1.2 g of salt per 100 g can contribute to higher sodium intake; individuals with hypertension should limit portion size and balance it with low‑salt foods.

Is the smoked salmon in this spread a concern for individuals allergic to fish, and how is it indicated on the label?

Yes, smoked salmon is a fish ingredient and is clearly highlighted as an allergen in the ingredient list; the label also flags egg yolk and mustard, so anyone allergic to fish, eggs or mustard should avoid this product.

Carrefour • 110 g

Tartinable saumon fumé

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Tartinable saumon fumé is a ready‑to‑use spread that blends smoked salmon, New Zealand hoki, Pacific pink salmon, carrots, onions, egg yolk and various seasonings. It is high in fat (33 g per 100 g) and provides 6.9 g of protein, while sugar is low at 1.7 g, but it also carries a moderate salt level of 1.2 g, a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) with several preservatives, stabilisers and acidifiers. Falling under the PNNS “salty and fatty products” group, it can be enjoyed occasionally but is not ideal for low‑fat or low‑salt dietary patterns.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal340 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates2.3 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread in its category, this product contains markedly more fat (33 g vs 18.9 g) and calories (334 kcal vs 210 kcal), but less saturated fat, sugar, salt, and carbohydrates, while delivering nearly double the protein.

Ingredients

Huile de colza, carottes égouttées ( carottes, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique, antioxydant : acide ascorbique), _saumon_ fumé 15% ( _saumon_, sel), _hoki_ cuit de Nouvelle-Zélande 9,9% , _saumon_ rose du Pacifique 6,6%, oignons égouttés ( oignons, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), eau, vinaigre d'alcool, jaune d'_œuf_, conservateurs : acétate de sodium, sorbate de potassium, acidifiant : acide lactique, sucre, sel, persil, _moutarde_ (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, épices), extrait naturel d'herbes et de plantes aromatiques, poivre, stabilisants : gomme guar , gomme xanthane. Peut contenir des traces de gluten, lait, soja, graines de sésame, céleri et crustacés.

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