Why is Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The fillets are made from processed fish, wheat flour, multiple starches, oils and a range of raising agents and flavorings; the listed additives are citric acid (E330), diphosphate (E450) and sodium bicarbonate (E500/E500ii), which together place the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and suitable for diabetes management, but the 0.9 g of salt represents a moderate sodium level that can contribute to blood‑pressure concerns, so portion control is advised for hypertensive individuals.

Is the wheat flour in Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, wheat flour contains gluten, so the fillets are not safe for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and should be avoided by those following a gluten‑free diet.

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Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets are a frozen, breaded fish product that falls under the Milk and dairy products and Milk and yogurt dietary families according to its PNNS classification. The fillets provide 12 g of protein and 1.2 g of fiber per 100 g but also contain 10.3 g of fat, 0.9 g of saturated fat, 0.9 g of salt and 214 kcal, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. They list fish and wheat as allergens and include additives E330, E450 and E500/E500ii, reflecting the highly processed nature of the product.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal214 kcal

Fat10.3 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates17.7 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages, this product has far less sugar (1.1 g vs 7.46 g), a similar amount of salt (0.9 g vs 1.03 g) and considerably more fat (10.3 g vs 5.97 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Alaska Pollock Fillet (58%) (Fish), Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin (B3), Thiamin (B1)], Rapeseed Oil, Water, Wheat Starch, Wheat Gluten, Rice Flour, Salt, Yeast, Black Pepper, Flavouring, Lemon Powder, Raising Agents: Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate; Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, White Pepper.

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