Why is this product classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The fillets undergo grilling and are combined with added ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, butter, rice starch, salt, lemon juice and herbs; these processing steps and added components place the product in the NOVA 3 category despite having no artificial colors or flavors.

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

With only 0.09 g of sugars and virtually no salt per 100 g, the fillets add minimal carbohydrate load and negligible sodium, making them suitable for both diabetic and hypertensive dietary plans.

Is the soy present in this product a concern for soy‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the ingredient list includes soy, and the label also notes possible traces of wheat, so individuals with soy or wheat allergies should avoid this product.

FRoSTA • 230 g

Filetti di merluzzo grigliati olio extra vergine

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Filetti di merluzzo grigliati olio extra vergine are grilled Alaska cod fillets, comprising 86% cod and seasoned with extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, butter, herbs, lemon juice and a small amount of rice starch, salt and optional spices. Nutritionally, the product delivers 13.4 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat (2.5 g saturated), only 0.09 g of sugars and a very low salt level per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of A and a NOVA 3 classification as a processed fish product. It carries MSC sustainability certification, is lactose‑free, but contains soy and may have traces of wheat, crustaceans, egg, celery and mustard, which are relevant allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average lean fish fillet, this product has higher fat and saturated fat but markedly lower sugar and salt levels.

Ingredients

Filetti di MERLUZZO d'Alaska (86%)........ (da pesca sostenibile certificata MSC (Theragra chalcogramma) Acqua Olio extra vergine di oliva....... di prima spremitura a freddo Olio di semi di girasole ottenuto per pressione dei semi, non per estrazione chimica Burro da PANNA di centrifuga - burro chiarificato, senza lattosio** senza agenti antiagglomeranti Piante aromatiche (0,3%) (origano, prezzemolo, timo, basilico) Sale Amido di riso Succo di limone concentrato.. da limoni maturati al sole Aglio spicchi interi tritati al momento dell'utilizza Pepe nero Noce moscata Curcuma Può contenere tracce di grano, crostacei, uova, soia, sedano e senape. Flattosio meno di 0,1 g/100 ml

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