Why is Saumon pâtes au basilic et sauce citronnée classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is rated NOVA 4 because it is a ready‑to‑heat packaged meal that combines refined pasta, added oils, sauces and a food‑grade stabiliser; the only listed additive is E428, a gelling agent used to improve texture.

How does the sugar and salt content in this salmon pasta affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 1.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is well below the average for similar meals and is generally acceptable for diabetics in moderate portions, while the 0.72 g of salt per 100 g is lower than the category average but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should watch portion size.

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

Yes, the main protein is Atlantic salmon and the label lists fish as an allergen; fish gelatin is also present, so anyone allergic to fish or fish‑derived ingredients should avoid this dish.

Lidl • 280 g

Saumon pâtes au basilic et sauce citronnée

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lidl’s Saumon pâtes au basilic et sauce citronnée is a 280 g packaged salmon pasta dish marketed for microwave preparation in France. Classified as a composite one‑dish meal (PNNS groups: Composite foods and One‑dish meals), it carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; per 100 g it provides 150 kcal, 6.1 g fat (1.7 g saturated), 7.2 g protein, 0.9 g fiber and 0.72 g salt. The dish offers a modest protein boost and low sugar and salt compared with typical ready‑meal pasta, but the moderate fat level, presence of dairy and fish allergens, and its ultra‑processed nature may be drawbacks for health‑conscious consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal150 kcal

Fat6.1 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal pasta (average per 100 g: 3.57 g sugars, 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt, 174 kcal, 2.08 g fiber, 23 g carbohydrates, 7.16 g protein), this salmon pasta contains less sugar and markedly less salt, slightly more total fat and protein, and lower saturated fat, making it a lower‑sugar, lower‑salt option with comparable protein.

Ingredients

47% pâtes alimentaires (eau, semoule de blé dur), 17% filet de saumon ASC (poisson), eau, tomates, crème fraîche (lait), 1,7% citron, huile de colza, échalotes, poudre de lait écrémé, 1,1% basilic, sel, beurre (lait), épinards, amidon de riz, huile d'olive vierge, vinaigre de vin blanc, 0,4% zeste de citron, gélatine de poisson, ciboulette, curcuma, sucre, poivre, paprika, piment. Traces éventuelles d'œufs. Saumon (Salmo Salar) élevé en Norvège.

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