Why is Colin d'Alaska MSC - 7 Cereals & Seeds classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the fish fillet is combined with a multi-ingredient breadcrumb coating, pre-fried, and contains added raising agents and seasonings; the only listed additive is ammonium bicarbonate (E503 ii), which is used as a leavening agent.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is suitable for diabetic meal planning, but its 0.85 g of salt per 100 g may contribute noticeably to daily sodium intake, so hypertensive individuals should consume it in moderation.

Is the fish or mustard in this product a concern for people with fish or mustard allergies?

Yes, Alaska pollock is the primary ingredient and mustard is listed as an allergen, so anyone allergic to fish or mustard should avoid this product.

Findus • 250 g (2 x 125 g)

Colin d'Alaska MSC - 7 Céréales & Graines

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Findus' Colin d'Alaska MSC - 7 Cereals & Seeds are frozen, bread-coated Alaska pollock fillets (250 g total) marketed as a ready-to-heat meal. They belong to the composite foods (one-dish meals) group, carry a Nutri-Score of B (score 1) and fall in NOVA group 3, offering high protein (13 g per 100 g), very low sugar (0.5 g) and low saturated fat (0.4 g) but a moderate salt level (0.85 g). The product contains fish, wheat (gluten) and mustard allergens, includes the raising agent ammonium bicarbonate (E503 ii) and is MSC certified, making it unsuitable for vegans or those avoiding these allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal208 kcal

Fat7.2 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average fish-based meals, this product has far less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.85 g vs 3.55 g) while delivering almost double the protein (13 g vs 7.16 g) and only a fraction of saturated fat (0.4 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

_Colin d'Alaska_ 54%, farine de _blé_ 12%, eau, chapelure 5,6% (farine de _blé_ complet 4,8%, levure, sel), huile de colza, graines de tournesol 1,7%, sarrasin 1,6%, graines de citrouille 1,6%, farine de riz 1,0%, graines de lin 1,0%, amidon de _blé_, quinoa 0,98%, sel, grains de millet 0,56%, graines de pavot 0,42%, _moutarde_, poudre à lever (bicarbonate d'ammonium), huile de tournesol, curcuma.

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