Why is Tartinable thon MSC chèvre classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because the formulation mixes several processed ingredients such as cheese, starches, oils, and flavor enhancers, and it includes the additive E392 (rosemary extract) together with maltodextrin used in the lemon‑powder blend.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this spread affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the spread contributes only a small amount of carbohydrate, making it relatively safe for controlled‑sugar diets, but its 0.91 g of salt per 100 g (≈ 0.36 g sodium) adds moderate sodium, so hypertensive individuals should limit portion size.

Is the tuna in this product MSC certified and what does that mean for sustainability?

Yes, the skipjack tuna is labeled MSC, indicating it comes from a fishery that meets the Marine Stewardship Council’s standards for sustainable harvesting, reduced by‑catch and ecosystem impact.

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Tartinable thon MSC chèvre, poivrons & paprika - 140g - Frais

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Product Insights

Tartinable thon MSC chèvre, poivrons & paprika is a ready-to-spread seafood spread that combines MSC-certified skipjack tuna, soft white cheese, goat cheese, red bell pepper and paprika. It falls under the Fish Meat Eggs PNNS group, carries a Nutri-Score of A, delivers about 12 g of protein per 100 g while providing low sugars (1.6 g) and moderate energy (156 kcal), but its fat (9.1 g), saturated fat (4 g) and fiber (2.7 g) are above the average for similar frozen seafood products. The product is classified as NOVA 4 ultra-processed, contains the additive E392 (rosemary extract) and several allergens including fish, dairy, egg, crustaceans, soy, celery, mustard and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal156 kcal

Fat9.1 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates4.9 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen seafood spread, this tartinable has higher fat (9.1 g vs 6.6 g), saturated fat (4 g vs 1.3 g), sugars (1.6 g vs 0.98 g) and dietary fiber (2.7 g vs 0.55 g), but lower salt (0.91 g vs 5.3 g) and less protein (12 g vs 18 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

THON LISTAO MSC 32%, FROMAGE frais 24% (FROMAGE frais, sel), eau, POISSON blanc MSC, FROMAGE de chèvre 4%, huile de colza, poivrons rouges déshydratés 2%, fécule de manioc, ail, fibre de BLÉ (fibres de BLÉ et de psyllium), sel, protéines de LACTOSÉRUM, jus de citron en poudre (jus concentré de citron, maltodextrine), paprika 0.5% (paprika, antioxydant: extrait de romarin), plante aromatique. Traces possibles de: SOJA, CRUSTACÉS, OEUF, CÉLERI, MOUTARDE, MOLLUSQUES.

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