Why is Omega 3 extra spread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined vegetable and animal oils, emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives, colour and flavour, all of which are industrial ingredients; its additive list includes E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate), E402 (potassium alginate), E330 (citric acid), E202 (potassium sorbate) and beta‑carotene as a colourant.

Based on the ingredients, is this spread suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

It is not vegan or halal because it contains fish oil and a milk‑derived flavour, but it is gluten‑free and its very low carbohydrate content makes it compatible with a keto diet.

Is the fish oil in this spread a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the product lists fish as an allergen and includes fish oil in the fat blend, so anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this spread.

Delhaize • 1

Oméga 3 extra - Matières grasses à tartiner 38 %

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The Omega 3 extra spread from Delhaize is a 38 % fat, plant‑based spread marketed as a source of omega‑3 fatty acids and falls under the “Fat and sauces” PNNS group. Nutrition facts per 100 g show 38 g fat (including 7 g saturated fat), 0 g sugars, 0 g salt, 0.4 g fiber and 343 kcal, giving it a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA‑4 classification, and it lists fish and milk as allergens while containing palm oil, fish oil, and several additives (E471, E476, E402, E330, E202, beta‑carotene colour and flavour). While the spread provides added omega‑3, its high total and saturated fat content and ultra‑processed status make it less suitable for low‑fat or heart‑healthy diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal343 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat7 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread, this margarine contains roughly half the total fat (38 g vs 76.6 g per 100 g), about one‑third the saturated fat (7 g vs 21.7 g), and virtually no sugars or salt, making it a lower‑fat, lower‑salt alternative within the category.

Ingredients

Eau, mélange de matières grasses [huiles végetales (colza, palmiste), huile animale (poisson), graisses végétales (palme)], émulsifiants (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras, polyricinoleate de polyglycérol), stabilisant (alginate de potassium), acidifiant (acide citrique), conservateur (sorbate de potassium), arôme (lait), colorant (bêta-caroténe), vitamine A, vitamine D,

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