Why is Sardines entieres sans huile classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes several non‑natural ingredients such as water, alcohol vinegar, red‑wine vinegar, bell peppers, onions, lemon juice, parsley and a thickener, which pushes it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the only listed additive is xanthan gum (E415) used as a stabiliser.

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

With 0.61 g of salt per 100 g, the sardines contain far less sodium than many canned fish items, making them a relatively low‑salt option for people managing high blood pressure, though they should still be consumed in moderation within overall daily salt limits.

Is the fish in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the primary ingredient is sardine, a fish, and the product is labeled with a fish allergen warning, so it should be avoided by anyone who is allergic to fish.

Marque Repère,Pêche Océan • 95 g (Poids net égoutté)

Sardines entieres sans huile

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Sardines entieres sans huile are whole sardines packed in water and vinegar, belonging to the fish meat eggs group of the PNNS classification. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of B, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains the additive xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener. It provides a high protein content of 22 g per 100 g, moderate fat (9.6 g) and saturated fat (3.2 g), while its salt (0.61 g) and sugar (0.5 g) levels are well below many comparable canned fish products.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal174 kcal

Fat9.6 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for canned fish, this sardine product offers higher protein (22 g vs 18.05 g) and fat (9.6 g vs 6.62 g), but lower salt (0.61 g vs 5.32 g) and sugar (0.5 g vs 0.98 g).

Ingredients

Sardines précuites, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, poivrons 1,5 %, oignons 1,5 %, vinaigre de vin rouge, sel, sucre, jus de citron, persil, épaississant : gomme xanthane

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Marque Repère, Pêche Océan

135 g