Why is Hachés de thon à la tomate classified as processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it undergoes industrial steps such as pre‑frying, mixing and freezing; however, the ingredient list shows no additives and the additive count is zero.

How does the salt content of this product affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 0.82 g of salt per 100 g, the product contains far less sodium than the average frozen fish meal and can fit into a low‑sodium diet, though overall daily salt intake should still be watched.

Is the albacore tuna used in this dish a concern for people with fish allergies or for sustainable seafood choices?

The product contains 45 % albacore tuna, which triggers fish allergies and must be avoided by allergic individuals; additionally, albacore tuna is often flagged for over‑fishing, so sustainability‑concerned shoppers may prefer certified sustainable sources.

Auchan • 0.2 kg

Hachés de thon à la tomate

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Hachés de thon à la tomate are a frozen one‑dish meal composed of albacore tuna, Alaska pollock, vegetable oils, tomato puree and a small amount of cream and egg white, sold by Auchan in 200 g bags. The product belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of A, falls in NOVA group 3, and offers a high protein content (19 g per 100 g) with low sugars (0.7 g) and modest salt (0.82 g). It contains common allergens including fish, milk, eggs and gluten, and includes added vegetable oils contributing to its total fat of 9.9 g per 100 g.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal178 kcal

Fat9.9 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates2.7 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen fish meals, this tuna preparation has far lower sugar (0.7 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.82 g vs 3.55 g), but higher fat (9.9 g vs 5.94 g) and protein (19 g vs 7.16 g), resulting in a slightly higher energy content (178 kcal vs 174.6 kcal).

Ingredients

Thon Albacore (POISSON) 45%, Colin d'Alaska (POISSON) 30%, huiles végétales (colza et tournesol en proportion variable), oignons préfrits (oignons, huile végétale(contient tournesol et/ ou colza)), farine de BLÉ, eau, purée de tomate double concentré 3%, crème (LAIT ), blanc d'ŒUF en poudre, sel. Traces éventuelles de soja, crustacés, céleri, moutarde, mollusques.

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