Why is Poulet basquaise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It includes processed chicken pieces, added sunflower oil, tomato concentrate, modified potato starch and the preservative E14xx (sulphites), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content of this chicken basquaise affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.1 g of sugars and only 0.49 g of salt per 100 g, the dish is relatively low in salt and moderate in sugar, making it more suitable for hypertension but requiring portion control for diabetes.

Is the sulphite additive (E14xx) in this product a concern for people with sulfite sensitivity?

Yes, the presence of E14xx indicates sulphites, which can trigger reactions in sulphite‑sensitive individuals, so they should avoid the product or verify the label carefully.

Carrefour, Reflets de France • 760 g

Poulet basquaise

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet basquaise is a ready‑to‑heat chicken dish packaged in a glass jar and sold under the Carrefour Reflets de France brand. It belongs to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. Per 100 g it supplies 12 g of protein and modest fiber, but also contains 7.5 g of fat, 2.3 g of saturated fat, 2.1 g of sugars and 0.49 g of salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal126 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates2.1 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑made meat dish, this chicken basquaise contains less sugar and salt but more fat, saturated fat and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Cuisses de poulet avec portion de dos rissolées 50% (cuisses de poulet avec portion de dos*, huile de tournesol), tomates entières pelées* 28%, oignons 4,9%, poivrons verts 4,9%, poivrons rouges 4,2%, sucre*, double concentré de tomate* 1,2%, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, eau*, sel*, ail 0,05%, poivre, persil*, thym*, piment d'Espelette AOP en poudre*. *Ingrédients d'origine française. Les poivrons, les oignons et l'ail proviennent de l'Union Européenne.

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