Why is Ofen-Backfisch classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes a breaded coating, added sugars, multiple flours, wheat starch, breadcrumbs and a raising agent blend of diphosphates and sodium carbonates (E450, E500), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the salt content in Ofen-Backfisch affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.97 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides roughly 4 % of the recommended daily maximum of 5 g, which is lower than many breaded fish items but still contributes to overall sodium intake and should be eaten in moderation by people with hypertension.

Is the wheat gluten in Ofen-Backfisch a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the recipe contains wheat flour, wheat starch, breadcrumbs and added wheat gluten, so the product is not gluten‑free and should be avoided by anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Fisch, iglo • 240g

Ofen-Backfisch

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Ofen-Backfisch is a frozen, oven‑baked breaded fish fillet (56 % fish) marketed by Iglo, belonging to the Fish Meat Eggs family and certified by MSC, ASC and PEFC for sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture. Per 100 g it provides 238 kcal, 13 g fat (1 g saturated), 11 g protein, 0.5 g sugars, 0.97 g salt and 0.5 g fiber, placing it in NOVA group 4 (ultra‑processed) and earning a Nutri‑Score of B, with low sugars but relatively high fat and calories compared with typical breaded fish. While the sustainability labels are a plus, the product contains added sugars, wheat‑based breadcrumbs and diphosphate raising agents, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or low‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal238 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average for breaded fish products, this oven‑baked fish has about double the fat (13 g vs 6.6 g), three times the carbohydrates (19 g vs 4.2 g), but much less salt (0.97 g vs 5.3 g) and lower protein (11 g vs 18 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

_Fisch-Filet_ (56%), Rapsöl, _Weizenmehl_, Paniermehl (_Weizenmehl_, Dextrose, Salz, Backtriebmittel: Diphosphate und Natriumcarbonate), Wasser, Weizenstärke, Kartoffelstärke, Reismehl, Backtriebmittel: Diphosphate und Natriumcarbonate, Salz, Maismehl, Dextrose, _Weizengluten_, _Magermilchpulver_

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