Why is Fish ans chips classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the fish is coated with a breaded batter that includes wheat flour, modified tapioca starch, rapeseed oil, dextrose and a small amount of yeast; these industrially refined ingredients and the added salt place the product in the NOVA 4 group.

How does the sugar and salt content in Fish ans chips affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The product contains only 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is low and generally safe for diabetic individuals, while its salt level of 0.48 g per 100 g is modest and far below the average for similar items, making it acceptable for most hypertensive diets when consumed in reasonable portions.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the breaded coating uses wheat flour, which contains gluten; the product is therefore not suitable for those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

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Fish ans chips

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Product Insights

Fish ans chips are pre‑fried, breaded fish fillets made from MSC‑certified haddock (eglefins) that are coated with wheat flour, modified tapioca starch, rapeseed oil and a small amount of dextrose. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of A, provides 13 g of protein and only 0.6 g of sugars per 100 g, but its fat content (8.2 g) is higher than the average for similar frozen fish products and it is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed food. It contains the allergens fish and gluten, and while the fish is sourced sustainably, the processed coating adds additives such as dextrose and yeast, which some consumers may wish to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal178 kcal

Fat8.2 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen fish category, this product has higher fat (8.2 g vs 6.6 g), lower salt (0.48 g vs 5.3 g), lower sugars (0.6 g vs 0.98 g) and less protein (13 g vs 18 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Filet d'églefin MSC** 65% (POISSON) (Melanogrammus aeglefinus, pêché en océan Atlantique Nord-Ouest), farine de BLÉ, huile de colza, amidon de tapioca modifié, amidon de blé, sel, dextrose, levure.* Qualité sans arête : bien qu'un soin toutparticulier ait été pris pour enlever toutes les arêtes, quelques unes peuventexceptionnellement se retrouver dans ce produit. **Ce produit provient d'une pêcherie qui arépondu au référentiel environnemental du MSC pour une pêche durable et biengérée. www.msc.org/fr

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