Why is la Brandade de morue classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA 4 because the recipe combines several refined ingredients such as sunflower oil, whole-milk powder, potato flour and added water, and it undergoes industrial processing to create a ready-to-heat purée; the only listed additive is E100, a turmeric-derived colourant.

Can this product be included in a vegan, keto, or gluten-free diet?

No; it contains animal-derived cod and whole-milk powder, making it non-vegan, it is high in potatoes which raise the carbohydrate content beyond typical keto limits, and it may contain traces of gluten, so it is not suitable for gluten-free diets.

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

Yes; cod is a recognized fish allergen and is listed as a primary ingredient, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this product.

BRIAU

la Brandade de morue

Composite Foods

Product Insights

la Brandade de morue is a French frozen ready-meal classified as a composite one-dish meal; it blends 38% cod, 36% potatoes, sunflower oil, milk powder and seasonings into a pureed brandade. The product carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting an ultra-processed status; it offers low sugar (0.5 g/100 g) and modest salt (0.84 g/100 g) but has a higher fat content than typical frozen meals and a moderate protein level (8.2 g/100 g). It contains fish and milk allergens, may have traces of gluten, nuts and eggs, and its Eco-Score of E signals a relatively poor environmental performance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal148 kcal

Fat8.1 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates9.9 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen meal, this cod brandade contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g) and much lower salt (0.84 g vs 3.55 g), while its fat level exceeds the typical 5.94 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Morue* 38% (Gadus spp.), pommes de terre 36%, huile de tournesol, eau, oignons, farine de pommes de terre, Lait entier en poudre, ail sec 0,3%, sel, persil, poiure, extrait de curcuma. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, céréales contenant du gluten, œufs. *Malgré tout le soin apporté à la préparation, la présence exceptionnelle d'arêtes n'est pas exclue.

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