Why is breaded chunky cod fillets classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines whole fish with a breaded coating made from wheat flour, rapeseed oil and several processing aids; the label lists diphosphates (E450) and sodium carbonates (E500) as raising agents, as well as onion and garlic powders, yeast extract and black pepper extract.

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

With 0.67 g of salt per 100 g, the fillets contain considerably less sodium than many processed foods, but they still contribute to daily intake and should be consumed in moderation by people monitoring blood pressure.

Is this product suitable for a gluten‑free diet?

No, the breaded coating includes wheat flour and wheat starch, both of which contain gluten, making the product unsuitable for individuals requiring a gluten‑free diet.

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Product Insights

Breaded chunky cod fillets are a fish‑based product classified in the “Fish and seafood” group of the French PNNS dietary recommendations. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A but is placed in NOVA group 4, meaning it is an ultra‑processed food that includes wheat flour, rapeseed oil and additives such as diphosphates (E450) and sodium carbonates (E500). Nutritionally it provides 12.9 g of protein, 7.4 g of fat, 0.6 g of saturated fat, 0.67 g of salt and 15 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, with allergens listed as fish and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal181 kcal

Fat7.4 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average seafood items, this cod fillet contains less sugar and salt, more fat, carbohydrates and fiber, but noticeably less protein.

Ingredients

65% Cod (Fish), Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Water, Wheat Starch, Salt, Yeast, Raising Agents: Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates; Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Yeast Extract, Black Pepper Extract. Allergy Advice

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