Why is Chicken curry with coconut milk classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many industrially refined components such as dextrose, pea‑protein isolate, sunflower oil and a chicken broth made with flavorings, and it uses sodium alginate (E407) as a gelling agent and sodium triphosphate (E451) as a stabiliser; the presence of these processed ingredients and additives places it in NOVA group 4.

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

With 3.3 g of sugars and 0.67 g of salt per 100 g, the meal provides a moderate amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose if consumed in large portions, while its salt level is lower than many ready‑made dishes but still contributes to daily sodium intake, so diabetic or hypertensive individuals should count it within their total daily limits.

Based on its ingredient list, is this chicken curry suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The dish is not vegan because it contains chicken, cream, butter and milk; it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour; it is not keto‑friendly because it supplies 9.1 g of carbohydrates and added sugars per 100 g; halal status cannot be confirmed as no certification is provided, and it also contains soy, which is an allergen for some consumers.

Régal Du Chef

Curry de poulet au lait de coco

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Chicken curry with coconut milk is a ready-to-heat meal featuring chicken strips in a coconut‑milk‑based sauce, sold in a 260 g glass jar. It belongs to the Meat food group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, delivering 94 kcal, 5.9 g protein, 3.4 g fat (2 g saturated), 3.3 g sugars, 0.67 g salt and about 60 % of its weight from fruits, vegetables and legumes per 100 g. The formulation includes the allergens gluten, milk and soy and the additives sodium alginate (E407) and sodium triphosphate (E451), giving it a higher level of processing than fresh dishes despite its relatively low salt and fat content.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal94 kcal

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates9.1 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal, this chicken curry contains less than half the fat, salt and calories, but its sugar, carbohydrate and fiber levels are above average, while protein is markedly lower.

Ingredients

aiguillettes de poulet traitées en salaison rôties 19% (aiguillettes de poulet 13%, eau, huile de tournesol, dextrose, protéines de pois, sel, gélifiant : E407, stabilisant : E451), lait de coco 13% (extrait de coco, eau), courgette grillée 11%, carotte jaune 11%, fève de _soja_ 11%, poivrons grillés 11%, eau, _crème_ fraîche, oignon, _beurre_, farine de _blé_, miel, épices curry 0,9%, fond de volaille (arômes naturels, sel, fécule, épice et plante aromatique, graisse et viande de poulet, saccharose), purée de citron sucrée (citron, sucre, jus de citron), sel, gingembre.

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