Why is Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup classified as NOVA 3 and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 indicates the product is made from processed ingredients such as extracted oils, flavor pastes and thickeners, but it does not contain extensively transformed substances; the only listed additives are the preservatives acetic acid (E260) and lactic acid (E270).

How does the salt content in this soup affect a hypertensive diet?

At 0.63 g of salt per 100 g, the soup provides a relatively low sodium level compared with typical ready soups, making it a safer option for people managing high blood pressure, though total daily intake should still be monitored.

Is Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup suitable for gluten-free, vegan, or halal diets?

The product is certified gluten-free, but it contains chicken, fish sauce and soy, so it is neither vegan nor vegetarian and is not halal for those who avoid pork or alcohol; it is appropriate for consumers who can eat poultry and fish.

M&S Food • 600g

Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chunky Green Thai Chicken Soup is a ready-to-heat, gluten-free one-dish meal that belongs to the Composite foods group. It has a Nutri-Score of C (score 4) and falls in NOVA group 3, showing it is moderately processed and contains added sugars plus two preservatives, acetic acid (E260) and lactic acid (E270). The soup is low in sugar and salt and supplies modest protein and fiber, yet it includes fish and soy allergens and provides less protein and fiber than many comparable soups.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal62 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates5.1 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average soup, this product contains far less sugar, fat, salt and calories, but also delivers lower amounts of protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Water, British Chicken Thighs (8%), Coconut Cream (6%) (Coconut Extract, Water), Onions, Edamame Soybeans (2.5%), Green Beans, Cornflour, Rice Noodles (Rice Flour, Water), Garlic Purée, Ginger Purée, Green Curry Paste (1%) (Chillies, Lemongrass, Rapeseed Oil, Garlic Purée, Salt, Galangal, Lime Leaves, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Ground Black Pepper, Turmeric, Chilli Extract, Garlic Extract, Preservative: Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid), Lime Juice, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Salt), Fish Sauce (Anchovy Extract (Fish), Salt, Sugar), Rapeseed Oil, Lime Leaves, Lemongrass, Sugar, Thai Basil, Coriander, Red Chillies, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Turmeric

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