Why is Cannelloni aux crevettes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as pre‑cooked pasta, cream, cheese, concentrated seafood extracts and added preservatives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists additives E330 (citric acid), E331 (phosphates), E407 (carrageenan) and E428 (xanthan gum), all used for acidity control, texture and stability.

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

With 3.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product provides a moderate amount that should be counted within daily carbohydrate limits for diabetics. Its salt level of 1.3 g is lower than the average for similar meals, making it more suitable for a hypertensive diet, though overall sodium intake should still be monitored.

Is the shrimp in this cannelloni a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the product contains shrimp and other crustacean ingredients, which are listed as allergens. Anyone with a known shellfish or crustacean allergy should avoid this meal, as cross‑contamination with other seafood such as lobster and crab is also possible.

Briau • 750 g

Cannelloni aux crevettes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Cannelloni with shrimp is a ready‑to‑heat French one‑dish meal classified as a composite food. It delivers a relatively high protein content, low sugar and moderate salt, which can fit into a balanced diet. However, it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4), contains a high level of saturated fat, no dietary fiber, and includes several allergens such as crustaceans, fish, egg, milk and additives like citric acid (E330), phosphates (E331), carrageenan (E407) and xanthan gum (E428).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal148 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready meals, its fat (8 g) and saturated fat (5 g) are above the category averages of 5.94 g and 1.94 g, its salt (1.3 g) is well below the average 3.55 g, it provides more protein (8 g vs 7.16 g) and virtually no fiber, while its sugar (3.5 g) matches the typical 3.57 g and its energy (148 kcal) is slightly lower than the average 174.58 kcal per 100 g.

Ingredients

Tomates, eau, crème liquide (stabilisants : carraghénanes), fromage frais (sel), pâtes fraîches 7,3% (semoule de blé dur, eau, œuf), bisque de homard 6,3% [(eau, homard (concentré de homard reconstitué (chair de corps et de pattes de homard, extrait de cuisson, épaississants : gamme de guar et dont xanthane, huile de colza), homard), poissons, concentre de tomate, crabe, carottes, oignons, vin blanc, langoustines, eau de vie, sel, poireaux, céleri, beurre, persil, ail, cognac, épices et aromates], saumon Keta du Pacifique, crevettes* 3,2% (crevettes, eau, sel, acidifiant : citrate de sodium), pulpe de crevette 3,2% (crevettes, sel, conservateur : acide citrique), emmental 3%, échalotes 2,9%, carottes, double concentré de tomate, gélatine de bœuf, flocons de pomme de terre (extrait d'épices), sel, ciboulette 1,1%, cognac (cognac, sel, préparation aromatisante naturelle), huile de tournesol, 3 persil, ail amidon modifié de mais, piment.

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