Why is Filet de cabillaud riz et fondue de poireaux classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is a pre-cooked, frozen convenience meal that combines processed starches, emulsifiers and a texture-building binder; the only listed additive is E428 (cellulose gum) and fish gelatin is added as a binding agent.

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

With 1.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the meal poses little risk for blood-glucose spikes, but the 0.76 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited by people managing hypertension.

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

Yes, fish gelatin is derived from fish collagen and is labeled as a fish allergen, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this meal.

Lidl, toque du chef • 280 g

Filet de cabillaud riz et fondue de poireaux

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Filet de cabillaud riz et fondue de poireaux is a ready-to-heat microwave meal from Lidl’s Toque du Chef line. Classified under the Composite foods/One-dish meals category, it carries a Nutri-Score of C (score 4) and is deemed ultra-processed (NOVA 4), offering low sugar (1.4 g), low salt (0.76 g) and 5.5 g protein per 100 g. The meal contains no preservatives, colorings or palm oil, but includes fish gelatin, dairy (cream and skimmed-milk powder) and the additive E428, making it unsuitable for vegans and for those allergic to fish or milk, and its Eco-Score is low (F).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat2.2 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this cod-and-rice dish provides about 124 kcal per 100 g (versus 174 kcal), lower sugar (1.4 g vs 3.6 g) and salt (0.76 g vs 3.55 g), slightly more saturated fat (2.2 g vs 1.9 g) and less protein (5.5 g vs 7.2 g).

Ingredients

riz 29,% ( eau, riz (Origine : Inde, Pakistan, France, Uruguay, Espagne), curcuma), cabillaud 17,8%, eau, poireaux 12,5% (Origine : France, Belgique), crème fraîche, carottes 6,4%, quinoa 2,9% (eau, quinoa, curcuma), huile de colza, sel, amidon de riz, gingembre, gélatine de poisson, citron, poudre de lait écrémé, persil 0,04%, piment d'Espelette, sauce au piment (vinaigre d'alcool, piment rouge, sel), piment.

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