Why is Chicken & Pesto Pasta Bowl classified as a NOVA 3 product and does it contain any additives?

The dish is made from cooked pasta, cooked chicken and a blended pesto sauce, which places it in the moderately processed NOVA 3 category; it lists zero additives, relying only on the natural ingredients and seasoning.

How does the salt content of this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.75 g of salt per 100 g, the bowl provides a moderate amount that contributes to daily sodium limits, so it can be included in a hypertensive diet only if the rest of the day's intake is low in salt.

Is this product suitable for gluten‑free, vegan or dairy‑free diets?

No, the product contains durum wheat (gluten), egg and milk‑derived cheese, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free, vegan or dairy‑free consumers.

M&S Foods • 195g

Chicken & Pesto Pasta Bowl

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chicken & Pesto Pasta Bowl is a ready to eat one dish meal classified in the Composite foods and One dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls into NOVA group 3, offering 9.4 g of protein per 100 g and low sugars, while containing moderate total fat (6.3 g) and a moderate salt level (0.75 g). The formulation includes egg, gluten from durum wheat and milk derived cheese, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten free or dairy free consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal176 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates19.7 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready meal, this bowl has less sugar, less saturated fat and far less salt, but slightly more total fat and calories while providing notably higher protein and lower carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Cooked Egg Pasta (55%) (Water, Durum Wheat, Semolina (contains Gluten), Pasteurised Egg), Cooked Chicken Breast (12%), Spinach, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Rapeseed), Water, Semi-Dried Tomatoes (4%), Basil (2.5%), Lemon Juice, Italian Hard Cheese (Milk), Basil Infused Vegetable Oil, Pine Kernels, Salt, Cornflour, Garlic Purée, Sugar, Ground Black Pepper, Dried Oregano.

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