Why is 2 salmon croquettes with potatoes and vegetables classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually assigned to NOVA group 3, which denotes moderately processed foods; it contains no listed additives (additives_n = 0), so the ultra-processed label does not apply.

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

With only 1.6 g of sugar and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g, the meal contributes modestly to daily sugar limits for diabetes management and stays well below the typical recommended maximum of 5 g of salt per serving for hypertension, making it relatively suitable for those restrictions when consumed in appropriate portions.

Is the fish (salmon and pollock) in this product a concern for individuals with fish allergies?

Yes, both Atlantic salmon and Alaska pollock are listed as fish allergens, and the ingredient list explicitly flags fish as an allergen, so the product should be avoided by anyone with a fish allergy.

LIDL • 200 g

2 croques saumons pomme de terre et légumes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

2 salmon croquettes with potatoes and vegetables is a ready-to-eat composite meal (PNNS groups: Composite foods, One-dish meals) marketed by Lidl. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing, with a modest protein content (≈9.5 g per 100 g) but relatively low sugar (1.6 g) and salt (1.0 g), while containing allergens such as fish, eggs, wheat and milk. The formulation combines Atlantic salmon, Alaska pollock, potatoes, carrots, courgettes, vegetable oils and dairy, offering a balanced mix of marine protein and vegetables but also including added cream, egg and wheat flour that increase its saturated fat (≈1.6 g) and may limit suitability for vegan or gluten-free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal163 kcal

Fat9.4 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates9.3 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this product provides less sugar (1.6 g vs 3.6 g), less salt (1.0 g vs 3.6 g) and lower saturated fat (1.6 g vs 1.9 g) while delivering more protein (9.5 g vs 7.2 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

27% Saumon Atlantique ASC (poissons) (Salmo salar), 21% pomme de terre, 12% carottes, 10% colin d'Alaska MSC, 10% courgettes, huiles végétales (tournesol, colza), œufs, 4% oignons, crème, farine de blé, flocons de pomme de terre, sel, plante aromatique, zeste de citron, jus concentré de citron, ail déshydraté, épices.

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