Why is Les croustillants de limande classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is a pre‑cooked, breaded fish product that includes added water, a breadcrumb coating made from wheat flour and gluten, sunflower oil, corn flakes with sugar and malt extract, various starches, and a light chive cream sauce; these ingredients and the multiple processing steps place it in NOVA group 4, although the label states no preservatives or colourings.

How does the sugar and salt content in Les croustillants de limande affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

The sugar level is low (0.9 g per 100 g), which makes it suitable for a diabetic diet, but the salt amount (0.73 g per 100 g) is moderate and can contribute to higher sodium intake, so people with hypertension should limit portions and consider the overall sodium from other meals.

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

Yes, the product contains wheat flour, wheat gluten, and breadcrumbs that all contain gluten, and the ingredient list explicitly notes gluten, so it is not safe for anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Briau • 370g

Les croustillants de limande

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Les croustillants de limande are breaded fillets of common dab (limande) produced by Briau, classified under the fish meat eggs PNNS group and marketed as a sustainable MSC‑certified seafood product. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 3) and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status due to added water, breading, multiple flours, oils and added sugars. It provides a good amount of protein (13 g per 100 g) and low sugars (0.9 g), while containing relatively high fat (13 g) with 3.1 g saturated fat and moderate salt (0.73 g), and it also includes allergens such as gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal231 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for breaded fish products, Les croustillants de limande contain roughly double the fat (13 g vs 6.6 g) and more than double the saturated fat (3.1 g vs 1.3 g), slightly less sugar (0.9 g vs 1.0 g), and substantially lower salt (0.73 g vs 5.3 g).

Ingredients

filets de sole 58%, eau, chapelure (contient du gluten), huile de tournesol, farine de blé, flocons de maïs (maïs, sucre, sel, extrait de malt d'orge), gluten de blé, farine de riz, amidon de blé, sel, graines de nigelle, poivre, persil, citron. Crème légère à la ciboulette (70g) : crème légère 66%, fromage nature, échalote, ciboulette 5,9%, vinaigre de vin blanc, sel, fibre de lin, poivre.

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