Why is Blanquette de Poulet Riz Basmati & Petits Légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is made from multiple processed components such as pre‑cooked rice, cured chicken and a dairy‑based sauce, and it includes added compounds to improve texture and shelf‑life; the only listed additives are the stabiliser E451 and natural flavourings that contain milk.

How does the salt content of this blanquette affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, a full 300 g serving provides about 2.4 g of salt, which is roughly 48 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum of 5 g per day, so it should be consumed in moderation by people watching their sodium intake.

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

No; the ingredient list includes wheat flour (gluten) and crème fraîche as well as milk‑based natural flavourings, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free, dairy‑free or vegan consumers.

Raynal et Roquelaure, WW, Weight Watchers • 300 g

Blanquette de Poulet Riz Basmati & Petits Légumes (3% MG)

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Product Insights

This ready‑to‑heat blanquette combines pre‑cooked basmati rice, chicken, vegetables and a small amount of cream in a 300 g tray, classified in the One‑dish meals group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating a moderately processed product that contains added stabiliser (E451) and a modest amount of added sugars. Nutritionally it provides 5.4 g of protein and 1.1 g of fibre while keeping fat (2.3 g) and sugars (0.5 g) low, but its salt level (0.8 g per 100 g) is relatively high and it includes gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal109 kcal

Fat2.3 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar prepared meals, this blanquette contains markedly less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g), fat (2.3 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (1.1 g vs 1.94 g), salt (0.8 g vs 3.55 g), energy (109 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), fibre (1.1 g vs 2.08 g) and protein (5.4 g vs 7.16 g), making it a lower‑calorie, lower‑fat option.

Ingredients

Riz basmati précuit 36% (eau, riz basmati, ciboulette, sel), petits légumes 18% (carottes, poireaux), viande de poulet traitée en salaison et précuite 18% (viande de poulet, eau, sel, dextrose, stabilisant : E451), eau, champignons de Paris, crème fraîche (lait) 3%, farine de blé, amidon transformé de maïs, ciboulette, arômes naturels (lait), sel, jus concentré de citron, poivre,

84%

35%

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