Why is Poulet Tikka Massala & Riz Basmati classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal combines pre‑cooked rice, cooked chicken, and a spice blend that includes added sugars, a colorant (E160c – paprika extract), dextrose, and saccharose, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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

With 2.2 g of sugar and 0.6 g of salt per 100 g, the product contributes modestly to carbohydrate and sodium intake; the sugar level is lower than the average for similar meals, but diabetics should still count it toward daily carbs, while the low salt makes it relatively suitable for hypertension when consumed in moderation.

Is the celery in the spice blend or the milk in the cheese a concern for people with those allergies?

Yes. The spice blend contains celery, and the cheese component (fromage blanc) provides milk proteins; both are listed as allergens, so anyone allergic to celery or dairy should avoid this product.

La Cuisine d'Océane • 300 g

Poulet Tikka Massala & Riz Basmati

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet Tikka Massala & Riz Basmati is a ready‑to‑heat chicken tikka masala with basmati rice, classified as a composite food (one‑dish meal). It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, a paprika‑derived colorant (E160c) and other processed components. Nutritionally it supplies 7 g of protein and 1.1 g of fiber per 100 g, while its total fat (7.2 g) and saturated fat (1.1 g) exceed typical meal averages and its salt (0.6 g) is low but it still contains added sugars.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal150 kcal

Fat7.2 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal (3.57 g sugar, 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt per 100 g), this product delivers less sugar and markedly lower salt but higher total fat and saturated fat.

Ingredients

Riz Basmati précuit 40% (eau, riz basmati, sel, huile de colza), poulet cuit 23% (viande de poulet (origine: UE), sel). eau, oignon, fromage blanc 5,66, concentré de tomate farine de blé, huile de colza, sucre de canne, épices Massala 0,59% (épices (contient céleri), dextrose. saccharose). jus de citron 0.3%, coriandre 0.3%, oignon déshydraté sel, cumin 0.1%, piment, colorant: extrait de paprika.

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