Why is HADDOCK FILLETS classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is a breaded fish fillet that includes a batter and seasoned crumb made from wheat flour, wheat starch, rice flour, durum wheat semolina, rapeseed oil, water, salt, wheat gluten, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin and thiamin, plus dairy (skimmed milk) and spice powders; such a complex formulation of refined flours, oils, and micronutrient fortifiers places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the low sugar and moderate salt content of these haddock fillets affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the fillets have minimal impact on blood glucose, making them acceptable for diabetics, while the 0.62 g of salt (moderate level) is considerably lower than typical processed seafood and can fit within a controlled‑sodium plan for hypertension if consumed in moderation.

Is the wheat gluten in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes, the batter contains wheat gluten and wheat‑derived flours, so the fillets are not gluten‑free and should be avoided by anyone with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

TESCO • 2 255g

HADDOCK FILLETS

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Product Insights

Tesco’s frozen HADDOCK FILLETS are breaded haddock fillets, packaged in two 255 g trays and carry MSC sustainable‑fishery certification. Per 100 g they provide 165 kcal, 16.7 g protein, 5.5 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 0.62 g salt and 0.4 g sugars, placing the product in the fish and seafood PNNS group and earning a Nutri‑Score A even though it is an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 item. The batter introduces wheat flour, gluten, skimmed milk and several seasonings, so the product is unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑allergic diets and the moderate salt level may be a concern for low‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal165 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates11.8 g

Sugars0.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen seafood, these haddock fillets contain markedly less fat (5.5 g vs 6.6 g), saturated fat (0.5 g vs 1.3 g) and salt (0.62 g vs 5.3 g), but higher energy (165 kcal vs 149 kcal) and carbohydrates (11.8 g vs 4.2 g), while offering similar protein (16.7 g vs 18.0 g) and more fiber (0.8 g vs 0.55 g).

Ingredients

Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) fillets coated in batter and dusted in a seasoned crumb. Ingredients Haddock (Fish) (78%), Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Wheat Starch, Rice Flour, Durum Wheat Semolina, Water, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Dried Skimmed Milk, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Dried Parsley, White Pepper. Allergy advice

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