Why is Filet de Maquereaux - moutarde a l'ancienne classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the whole fillet is cooked, canned, and combined with a prepared mustard sauce that includes several processed ingredients and additives. The label lists three food additives: E100 (turmeric extract for color), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum), which serve as thickening and coloring agents.

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

With 1.5 g of salt per 100 g, a typical 100-g serving provides about 6% of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake of 2.3 g, so it can fit into a low-salt diet if consumed in moderation, but frequent or large portions could contribute to excess sodium for hypertensive individuals.

Is the mustard used in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the product contains both Dijon mustard (7.7%) and old-style mustard (3.6%) made from mustard seeds, which are recognized allergens; anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this product.

Marque Repère, Pêche Océan • 169 g

Filet de Maquereaux - moutarde à l'ancienne

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Product Insights

Filet de Maquereaux - moutarde a l'ancienne is a 169 g canned mackerel fillet in a mustard sauce, produced by Marque Repere and Peche Ocean and sold in French supermarkets. It belongs to the fish and seafood dietary family, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra-processed product with added sauces, thickeners (E100, E412, E415) and allergens (fish, mustard). The product provides high omega-3 content and low sugar, but contains moderate saturated fat (3.7 g per 100 g) and salt (1.5 g per 100 g), which may be a concern for those limiting sodium or saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal232 kcal

Fat20 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates1.1 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned seafood averages, this mackerel fillet has lower sugar (0.5 g vs 0.98 g) and much lower salt (1.5 g vs 5.32 g) but higher saturated fat (3.7 g vs 1.32 g) and higher energy (~230 kcal vs 149 kcal).

Ingredients

Filets de maquereaux 56% ; eau ; huile de colza ; moutarde de Dijon 7,7% (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel) ; moutarde à l'ancienne 3,6% (eau, graines de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel) ; vinaigre de vin blanc ; vinaigre d'alcool ; vin blanc ; farine de riz ; ail en poudre ; sel ; colorant : extrait de curcuma ; amidon de manioc ; poivre blanc ; épaississants : gomme xanthane, gomme guar ; piment fort.

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