Why is 4 filets de limande du Nord meunière MSC classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The fillets are coated with wheat flour, rice flour, corn flour, wheat starch, potato starch, tapioca starch, and vegetable oils, then seasoned with dextrose, flavorings, salt, spices and a small amount of dehydrated parsley; these processed ingredients and the breaded preparation place the product in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 0.77 g of salt per 100 g, the fillets contain less than a quarter of the average salt level for breaded fish products, making them a relatively lower‑salt option, though they still contribute to daily sodium intake and should be consumed in moderation by people managing hypertension.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the product contains wheat flour and wheat gluten, which are sources of gluten; therefore it is unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Cité marine • 400 g

4 filets de limande du Nord meunière MSC

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

These 4 North Atlantic sole fillets, breaded in a classic meunière style and certified MSC, are a fish‑based product (pnns group: fish and seafood). The product carries a Nutri‑Score of A and contains 12.7 g protein per 100 g, low sugars (0.5 g) and modest saturated fat (0.6 g), but its salt level is 0.77 g and it belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. It also includes wheat flour, gluten, added dextrose and flavorings, so it is not suitable for gluten‑free or low‑additive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables2.6 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical breaded fish products, this fillet has lower sugar and salt, much less saturated fat, but higher total fat, carbohydrates and calories, and less protein than the category averages.

Ingredients

72% Filets de limande du Nord MSC (poissons) (Limanda aspera), 10% farine de blé, huiles végétales (tournesol, colza), eau, farine de riz, gluten de blé, farine de maïs, amidon de blé, fécule de pomme de terre, arômes, sel, semoule de blé, dextrose, épices, amidon de tapioca, 0,12% persil déshydraté. Traces éventuelles de mollusques, œufs, céleri, soja, lait.

84%

35%

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