Why is Poule au riz classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal includes processed ingredients such as refined rice, oil, flavorings and a sauce that rely on food‑industry additives; the label lists E451 (triphosphates), E452 (polyphosphates) and E407 (carrageenan) as stabilizers, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the product has a low glycemic impact suitable for diabetes, but its 1.1 g of salt (≈440 mg sodium) is moderate and may contribute to higher blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should limit portion size.

Is the sesame seed in this product a concern for people with sesame allergy?

Yes, sesame seeds are listed as an ingredient and are highlighted as an allergen; anyone with a sesame allergy should avoid this meal.

Toque du chef • 285 g

Poule au riz

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poule au riz is a ready‑to‑heat chicken and rice meal classified as a composite one‑dish food. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with additives such as E451 (triphosphates), E452 (polyphosphates) and E407 (carrageenan). While it provides 6.5 g of protein and low sugars per 100 g, it also contains moderate fat and salt levels and several common allergens including milk, egg, gluten, sesame and celery.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Fat3 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average meals, this product is lower in fat, sugars and salt than the typical category benchmarks.

Ingredients

Riz cuisiné: 37% riz précuit, huile de colza, arômes (dont céréales contenant du gluten, lait, oeuf, graines de sésame, céleri), épice. Viande de poule : 27% viande de poule préparée en salaison précuite (viande de poule (origine UE), sel, stabilisants: triphosphates, polyphosphates). Sauce: eau, crème (lait (crème (lait, stabilisant: carraghénanes),

84%

35%

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