Why is the roasted chicken wrap classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation relies on refined wheat flour, multiple industrial sauces, and a suite of food‑grade additives that are not typically used in home cooking. The listed additives are E500 (sodium carbonate), E261 (potassium acetate), E326 (potassium lactate), E316 (sodium erythorbate), E412 (guar gum) and an unspecified E14xx additive, all of which serve purposes such as leavening, preservation, acidity control and texture improvement.

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

At 2.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the wrap is lower in sugar than many comparable sandwiches, making it a moderate choice for diabetics when portion size is controlled, but it still provides 29 g of total carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose. The 1.2 g of salt per 100 g is below the average sandwich salt level, yet it contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for individuals managing hypertension.

Based on its ingredients, is the roasted chicken wrap suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The wrap is not vegan because it contains chicken, yogurt, egg yolk and Parmesan cheese; it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour in the wrap; it is not keto‑friendly because it provides 29 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, far exceeding typical keto limits. Halal suitability cannot be confirmed without specific certification, as the chicken source and processing are not indicated as halal.

LIDL • 190 g

Wrap poulet rôti

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The roasted chicken wrap is a ready‑to‑eat sandwich that combines a wheat‑based wrap with roasted chicken, yogurt‑pesto sauce, vegetables and seasonings, placing it in the composite foods/sandwiches family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed product, offering 9.3 g of protein and 2.1 g of fiber per 100 g but also containing 7.8 g of fat, 0.9 g of saturated fat, 2.2 g of sugars and 1.2 g of salt. The wrap includes six food additives and common allergens such as wheat, egg, milk and mustard, and while its sugar and salt levels are below the average for similar sandwiches, the protein content is considerably lower.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal228 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sandwich (per 100 g), this wrap has lower sugar (2.2 g vs 4.52 g), lower fat (7.8 g vs 19.05 g) and lower salt (1.2 g vs 3.17 g), but its protein (9.3 g) is roughly half the typical sandwich level (18.39 g).

Ingredients

Galette de _blé - à la tomate 48% (farine de _blé_ 30%, eau, huile de colza, sel, poudre de tomate 0.4%, paprika, poudre à lever: carbonates de sodium, basilic), viande de poulet rôti traitée en salaison 21% (viande de poulet, eau, acidifiants : lactate de potassium - acétates de potassium; dextrose, amidon de pomme de terre et amidon transformé de pomme de terre, sel stabilisants triphosphates; sucre roux, antioxydant érythorbate de sodium), sauce au _yaourt_ au pesto 11% (huile de colza, eau, _yaourt_ 2.4%, vinaigre d'alcool, basilic 0.4%. amidon, jaune d'_œuf_, _moutarde_ (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), sucre, huile d'olive vierge 0.2%, sel, jus de citron concentré, _parmesan_ 0.06%, épaississant: gomme guar; ail 0.01%, épice), salade 8%, tomates mi-séchées assaisonnées 6% (tomates semi-déshydratées, huile de colza. sel, origan, ail), tomate 2%, amidon transformé de pomme de terre. Traces éventuelles de poissons, de crustacés, de graines de sésame, de céleri, de soja, de lupin et de fruits à coque.

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