Why is Breaded Cod Fillet Slices classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines whole fish with a complex breaded coating that includes wheat flour, modified wheat starch, potato starch, dextrose, yeast and rapeseed oil, all of which require industrial processing; it also lists the additive E14xx, a flour‑treatment agent, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

Each 100 g serving contains 0.6 g of salt (about 240 mg of sodium), which is far lower than many breaded fish items but still contributes to daily sodium intake; people with hypertension should count this portion toward their recommended limit of 1500 mg sodium per day and consume it in moderation.

Is the gluten in this product a problem for people with celiac disease?

Yes. The ingredient list includes wheat flour, wheat gluten and modified wheat starch, all of which contain gluten, making the product unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, and it also notes possible sesame traces.

Auchan • 0.4 kg

Tranches panées de Cabillaud

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Breaded cod fillet slices, certified MSC sustainable, are sold frozen in 400 g packs by Auchan and belong to the fish group of the PNNS classification. The product delivers 13 g of protein, 7.9 g of fat (including only 0.6 g saturated fat), 0.6 g of sugars and 0.6 g of salt per 100 g, but the breaded coating raises carbohydrates to 15 g and provides 184 kcal of energy. It scores an A on the Nutri‑Score and contains no preservatives or colourings, yet it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), includes wheat‑derived gluten and a E14xx additive, and may have trace sesame, which are important considerations for allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal184 kcal

Fat7.9 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average breaded fish product, this cod slice has slightly more fat (7.9 g vs 6.6 g) but far less salt (0.6 g vs 5.3 g), while its carbohydrate content (15 g) is higher and its protein (13 g) is lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Filets de cabillaud* MSC** (POISSON) (Gadus morhua pêché en océan Atlantique ou Gadus macrocephalus pêché en océan Pacifique) 70%, farine de BLÉ, huile de colza, amidon modifié de BLÉ, amidon de pomme de terre, gluten de BLÉ, sel, dextrose, levure, eau, poivre noir. Traces éventuelles de sésame. *Qualité sans arête: bien qu'un soin tout particulier ait été pris pour enlever toutes les arêtes, quelques-unes peuvent exceptionnellement se retrouver dans ce produit. ** Ce produit provient d'une pêcherie qui a répondu au référentiel environnemental du MSC pour une pêche durable et bien gérée. www.msc.org/fr

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