Why is Alaska pollock Florentine classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal combines several processed components such as modified rice starch, dairy powders, multiple cheeses and wheat flour, which pushes it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, and it includes the food additive E14xx, a phosphate used as a stabiliser.

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

With only 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is suitable for a diabetic diet, while its 0.6 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and far lower than typical frozen meals, though a full 400 g portion still provides about 2.4 g of salt, which should be considered by those monitoring blood pressure.

Is the cheddar cheese in this product a concern for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Cheddar is a dairy ingredient that contains milk proteins and a small amount of lactose; together with light cream, butter and skimmed‑milk powder, it can trigger an allergic reaction in milk‑sensitive individuals and may cause symptoms for those with lactose intolerance.

Marque Repère, Pêche Océan • 400 g

Colin d'Alaska à la Florentine

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Product Insights

Alaska pollock Florentine is a frozen, ready-made one-dish meal that combines 50 % pollock fillet with spinach, light cream, cheddar and wheat flour. It carries a Nutri-Score of B, belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category and contains allergens fish, milk and gluten, as well as the additive E14xx. Nutritionally it offers 93 kcal, 11 g protein and low sugars per 100 g, while total fat and salt are moderate, making it protein-rich but still containing a notable amount of saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal93 kcal

Fat3.8 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates3.3 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready-meal, this pollock Florentine has markedly lower sugar (1.4 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.6 g vs 3.55 g), less total fat (3.8 g vs 5.94 g), but higher saturated fat (2.4 g vs 1.94 g) and substantially more protein (11 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Colin d'Alaska 50 % ; eau ; épinards en branches 14 % ; crème fraîche légère 2,5 % ; cheddar 2,5 % ; lait écrémé en poudre ; beurre ; farine de blé ; emmental 0,9 % ; amidon modifié de riz ; sel ; arôme naturel de poivre. Traces de lupin, crustacés, œufs, arachides, soja, fruits à coque, graines de sésame, céleri, moutarde et mollusques.

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