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

The product combines refined fish meat with added wheat and potato starches, rehydrated skimmed milk, canola oil, sugar, salt, natural fish, crustacean and mollusk flavorings, and a paprika‑derived colour (E160c), all of which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Bâtonnets de Surimi affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes a modest amount of simple carbohydrates that can impact blood glucose control, while 1.5 g of salt (≈600 mg sodium) is moderate but may be high for strict low‑sodium diets, so it should be consumed in limited portions by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the crustacean‑derived natural flavouring in these surimi sticks a concern for individuals with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the natural flavouring includes crustacean extracts, making the product a potential allergen for anyone with a shellfish allergy, and the label also lists crustaceans among the declared allergens.

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Bâtonnets de Surimi

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Bâtonnets de Surimi are ready‑to‑eat seafood sticks that fall into the one‑dish meals category of composite foods. They carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4), featuring added starches, rehydrated skimmed milk, natural flavorings and a paprika colourant. While they offer low saturated fat, modest protein and a sustainable MSC‑certified fish source, they contain moderate salt and slightly higher sugar than typical surimi products.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal120 kcal

Fat5.4 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates9.2 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical surimi products, its fat (5.4 g) and salt (1.5 g) are well below the category averages of 5.94 g and 3.55 g respectively, while its sugar (3.9 g) is a bit higher than the 3.57 g average and its protein (8.1 g) exceeds the 7.16 g norm.

Ingredients

Chair de poisson 38 %, eau, amidons de blé et de pomme de terre, lait écrémé réhydraté, huile de colza, sucre, sel, arômes naturels (dont poissons, crustacés, mollusques), colorant : extrait de paprika. Traces d'œufs.

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Marque Repère, Pêche Océan, Ronde des Mers

200 g