Why is Tagliatelles salmon and spinach classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

The meal is considered ultra‑processed because it combines pre‑cooked pasta, powdered egg, fish stock, and multiple refined ingredients that undergo extensive industrial processing; however, it contains no listed food additives, so the NOVA rating stems from the degree of formulation rather than added preservatives or colorants.

How does the salt content of this frozen meal affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.73 g of salt per 100 g (approximately 0.3 g per typical serving), the product offers a relatively low sodium level compared with many ready‑made meals, making it a more suitable occasional choice for people managing high blood pressure, though overall daily salt intake should still be monitored.

Is this product suitable for gluten‑free or vegan diets?

No; the recipe includes wheat‑based tagliatelle (source of gluten), whole‑egg powder, dairy cream and Emmental cheese, and fish, so it does not meet the requirements of gluten‑free, vegan, or plant‑based diets.

Auchan • 0.9 kg

Tagliatelles saumon et épinards saumon rose du Pacifique

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tagliatelles with Pacific pink salmon or Keta salmon, spinach and tomato is a frozen ready‑to‑eat one‑dish meal classified in the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It delivers 117 kcal, 4.3 g fat (including 2.2 g saturated fat), 6.4 g protein and 0.9 g sugars per 100 g, earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, with low sugar and salt but a modest amount of saturated fat. The product contains allergens such as eggs, fish, gluten, milk and sulfites, and includes dairy ingredients like cream and Emmental cheese.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal117 kcal

Fat4.3 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen pasta meals, this dish is lower in sugars, total fat, salt and calories but slightly higher in saturated fat.

Ingredients

Tagliatelles précuites 37% (eau, semoule de BLÉ dur, ŒUFS entiers en poudre, sel), saumon rose du Pacifique ou saumon Kéta du Pacifique (POISSON) 15%, eau, épinards 11%, crème liquide (LAIT), tomates 8%, jus de citron jaune, farine de riz, fumet de POISSON (eau, POISSON, sel, huile de tournesol, vin blanc, fibres d'agrumes, oignons en poudre), huiles végétales (contient tournesol et/ou colza), emmental (lait), échalote, vin blanc, sel, LAIT entier en poudre, poivre blanc. Traces éventuelles de moutarde. Malgré tout le soin apporté à la préparation de nos poissons, la présence exceptionnelle d'arête n'est pas exclue. nous vous recommandons de vérifier les bouchées destinées aux enfants en bas âge.

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