Why is Grilled Chicken Pesto with Vegetables classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many refined ingredients, flavorings, modified starches and emulsifiers that qualify it as ultra‑processed. Its additive list includes emulsifier lecithin (E322 and E322i), thickening agents carrageenan (E407), guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415), all of which are typical of NOVA 4 foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Grilled Chicken Pesto with Vegetables affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2 g of total sugars (0.71 g added) per 100 g, the product is relatively low‑sugar and can fit into a diabetic meal plan when portion‑controlled. However, its 1.48 g of salt per 100 g contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake, so people managing hypertension should consume it in moderation.

Is the parmesan cheese in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes. The recipe includes parmesan cheese made from part‑skim milk, which contains milk proteins that trigger dairy‑related allergic reactions. Anyone with an egg, milk, soy or gluten allergy should also check the full label, as the product contains those allergens as well.

Healthy Choice

Grilled Chicken Pesto With Vegetables

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Grilled Chicken Pesto with Vegetables is a ready‑to‑eat, one‑dish meal that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It delivers a high protein level of 20 g per 100 g but also contains 7 g of fat (including 2 g saturated), moderate salt at 1.48 g, a low added‑sugar amount of 0.71 g, and receives a Nutri‑Score of D while being classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The formulation includes common allergens (egg, milk, soy, gluten) and several additives such as E322, E322i, E407, E412 and E415, and it is packaged in an unspecified film without preservatives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal104 kcal

Fat2.4 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Trans Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average pasta dishes, this meal has about 18 % more fat, 44 % less sugar, and 58 % less salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

Cooked pasta (water, enriched wheat flour [durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulfate {iron}, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], soybean oil, egg white), cooked chicken (chicken breast, water, olive oil, contains 2% or less of: isolated soy protein product [isolated soy protein, modified potato starch, corn starch, carrageenan, soy lecithin], dextrose, potassium chloride, salt, sodium phosphates, flavoring), water, yellow and green zucchini, spinach, chardonnay wine, contains 2% or less of: parmesan cheese (part skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), seasoning (basil, garlic, sugar, olive oil, sea salt), modified corn starch, onion puree (onion, sugar, salt), soybean oil, garlic puree, salt, shallots, parsley, nonfat dry milk, basil, black pepper, xanthan gum, guar gum. contains: egg, milk, soy, wheat.

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