Why is Crispy salmon roll classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined sugars, fructose‑glucose syrup, cane molasses, palm oil, modified maize starch and a soy‑sesame dressing that uses multiple processed ingredients, all of which place it in the ultra‑processed category.

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

The roll provides 6 g of sugar per 100 g, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be counted in a diabetic meal plan, while its 0.97 g of salt is relatively low and therefore less likely to aggravate hypertension.

Is the palm oil used in the crispy onions a sustainability concern or an allergen risk?

Palm oil is not a common allergen, but its production is associated with deforestation and biodiversity loss, making it a sustainability concern for environmentally conscious consumers.

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Crispy salmon roll

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Crispy salmon roll is a composite one-dish meal that combines sushi rice, Atlantic salmon, edamame, vegetables and a soy‑sesame dressing. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the presence of added sugars, palm oil and modified starches. While it provides protein from fish and some vegetables, it is higher in sugar and fat than typical sushi and contains common allergens such as fish, soy, gluten and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal187 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates26.3 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sushi/maki product, this roll contains more sugar (6 g vs 3.57 g) and slightly more fat (6.5 g vs 5.94 g), but less salt (0.97 g vs 3.55 g) and lower protein (5 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Cooked rice (water, rice, sugar, spirit vinegar, rice vinegar, salt, rapeseed oil, fructose-glucose syrup, cane molasses), salmon (Salmo salar) 10%, soy sesame dressing (10%) (water, soy sauce (water, soya beans, wheat, salt, alcohol), sugar, rice vinegar, sesame seed oil, modified maize starch, onion purée, spirit vinegar, apple juice concentrate, ginger purée, lemon juice concentrate, lime juice concentrate, garlic powder, white pepper), edamame beans (8%) (soya), pickled red cabbage (5%) (red cabbage, rice vinegar, sugar, salt), grilled yellow pepper (5%), crispy onions (3%) (onion, palm oil, wheat flour, salt).

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