Why is Cassolette ou colin Dallas cas noix de Saint-Jacques classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is a frozen ready‑made dish that combines multiple processed ingredients such as stabilized cream, glucose syrup in the crustacean broth, and various flavor extracts, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the only listed additive is carrageenan (E407) used as a stabiliser.

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

With only 1.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and suitable for diabetes management, while its 1.15 g of salt per 100 g is moderate but significantly lower than the typical frozen meal average, making it a better option for blood‑pressure control when consumed in moderation.

Is the presence of scallops and shrimp a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes, the meal contains both scallops (Saint‑Jacques) and shrimp, which are classified as mollusk and crustacean allergens respectively; the label explicitly lists these allergens, so anyone with a shellfish allergy should avoid this product.

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Cassolette ou colin Dallas cas noix de Saint-Jacques

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Product Insights

Cassolette ou colin Dallas cas noix de Saint-Jacques is a frozen one‑dish meal that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with moderate fat (6 g), higher saturated fat (3.8 g), low sugars (1.3 g) and relatively low salt (1.15 g) per 100 g, while providing 8 g of protein and 23 % fruits, vegetables and nuts. The meal is labeled MSC sustainable but contains several allergens (crustaceans, fish, milk, molluscs, sulfites) and the additive carrageenan (E407).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal109 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates5 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready‑meal, this cassolette contains about half the sugar and a third of the salt, but its saturated fat and total fat are above typical levels while providing more protein.

Ingredients

Eau, 16,7% carottes, 15,6% colin d'Alaska* (poissons), crème (crème (lait), stabilisant : carraghénanes), 7,3% noix de Saint Jacques** (mollusques), 7,3% crevettes (crustacés), vin blanc (contient sulfites), farine de riz, 4,2% fèves, échalotes, beurre (lait), vermouth (contient sulfites), fumet de crustacés (sirop de glucose, sel, tomates, oignons, poireau, carotte, ail, extrait de vin blanc, crustacés, poisson, extrait de levure, épices et plantes aromatiques, jus concentré de citron), 0.6% jus concentré de citron, huiles végétales (tournesol, colza selon approvisionnement), sel, poivre blanc, curcuma, arôme naturel de poivre.

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