Why is Chicken breast fillets classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed components such as fortified wheat flour, breadcrumb coating, rapeseed and sunflower oils, yeast extracts and flavourings; it also contains the additive colour paprika extract (E160c) and a small amount of added sugar.

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

With only 1.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds modest carbs (13.4 g) that can fit into a controlled‑carbohydrate plan for diabetes, while the 0.48 g of salt is moderate and should be accounted for in a low‑sodium diet for hypertension.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

No, it is not vegan because it contains chicken, it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour and gluten, it is not keto‑friendly because of 13.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, and halal status is not indicated on the label.

Sainsbury's

Chicken breast fillets

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

These breaded chicken breast fillets belong to the meat category (PNNS group: Meat). They earn a Nutri‑Score of A thanks to 16.3 g of protein per 100 g, low sugar (1.7 g) and low saturated fat (0.9 g), while containing 7 g of total fat and 0.48 g of salt. However, the product is rated as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes additives such as the colourant paprika extract (E160c) and wheat‑derived ingredients that trigger a gluten allergen warning.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal185 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat4.1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

It provides 185 kcal per 100 g, which is lower than the category average of 212 kcal, and its fat (7 g), saturated fat (0.9 g), sugars (1.7 g) and salt (0.48 g) are all below the average values for similar breaded chicken products.

Ingredients

British Chicken Breast (65%), Breadcrumb (Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Yeast, Salt), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Wheat Starch, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Natural Mineral Salt, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, White Pepper, Black Pepper, Yeast, Colour: Paprika Extract; Sage Extract, Flavouring.

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