Why is Maquereau aux graines de paradis classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed components such as a balsamic condiment, caramel color (E150) and potassium metabisulfite (E224), and uses refined starch and oil, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes modestly to carbohydrate intake and may modestly raise blood glucose, while the 0.9 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low for a canned fish, making it more suitable for hypertension but still requiring portion control.

Is the mustard seed in this product a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the product lists mustard seeds as an ingredient and flags mustard as an allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone who is allergic to mustard.

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Maquereau aux graines de paradis

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Maquereau aux graines de paradis is a canned mackerel fillet product belonging to the fish and seafood family. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, containing additives such as caramel (E150) and potassium metabisulfite (E224). The product offers a high amount of fat and saturated fat, moderate protein, low sugar, and a moderate salt level, while also presenting allergens including fish, mustard, celery and sulfites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal272 kcal

Fat22.2 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates3.6 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned fish product, this mackerel contains over three times the fat and nearly four times the saturated fat, offers lower salt but higher sugar and calories, and provides less protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Filets de _maquereaux_ (51,5%), huile d'olive vierge extra, oignons, condiment balsamique blanc (vinaigre de vin, moût de raisin, colorant : caramel, conservateur : _métabisulfites_ de potassium), eau, fécule de manioc, oignons rissolés, plante aromatique, graines de pavot, sel, graines de _moutarde_, graines de paradis (poivre maniguette (0,57%)), _céleri_, épices (_céleri_, _moutarde_)

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