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

It is considered ultra-processed because the fish is coated with a wheat‑based breadcrumb, pre‑cooked and contains several industrial ingredients such as stabilizer carrageenan (E407), guar gum (E412), a thickening agent (E461) and an unspecified additive in the E14xx range, all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

The product provides 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, which is lower than the average for similar items but still contributes to daily sodium intake; people with hypertension should limit portions to stay within recommended limits of about 5 g of salt per day.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with celiac disease?

Yes, the formulation includes wheat flour, wheat gluten, wheat fiber and other wheat derivatives, making it unsuitable for anyone who must avoid gluten due to celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Marque Repère, Ronde des Mers • 1pcs

pané de colin

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a breaded Alaska pollock ready-to-heat dish, classified in the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature due to breading, added stabilizers and thickening agents. Nutritionally it offers 13 g protein per 100 g and low sugar, but the fat (8.8 g) and saturated fat (1.9 g) are above average, and it contains gluten, dairy and trace crustacean allergens along with several food additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal199 kcal

Fat8.8 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical breaded fish products, this breaded Alaska pollock has lower sugar (1.1 g vs 3.57 g) and lower salt (1.1 g vs 3.55 g) but higher fat (8.8 g vs 5.94 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Colin d'Alaska 57 %, chapelure (farine de blé, levure, sel, épices), huile de tournesol, crème (crème de lait, stabilisant: carraghénanes), eau, farine de blé, semoule de blé, gluten de blé, amidon transformé de pomme de terre, fibre de blé, sel, fumet de poisson (maltodextrine, fécule de pomme de terre, poudre de poisson et extrait de poisson, amidon de maïs, oignon, huile de tournesol, ail, gélifiant: farine de guar, épices), épaississant: E461, poivre. Traces de crustacés, mollusques, oeufs et soja.

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