Why is Chicken Tikka Masala and basmati rice classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 4 rating comes from the use of multiple industrial ingredients such as processed chicken in brine, rapeseed oil, sodium caseinate in the coconut milk powder, and a complex spice blend, which indicate extensive manufacturing, even though the label lists no separate food additives.

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

With only 2.1 g of sugar and 0.66 g of salt per 100 g, the meal is low in both sugars and sodium, making it a relatively safe choice for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure when consumed in appropriate portions.

Is the mustard in this meal a problem for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, mustard is listed among the ingredients, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this product.

WW • 300 g

Poulet Tikka Massala et riz basmati

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chicken Tikka Masala with basmati rice is a ready‑to‑heat one‑dish meal classified in the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It earns a Nutri‑Score of B and delivers low sugar (2.1 g), low salt (0.66 g) and higher protein (8.6 g) per 100 g, but it is labelled as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains allergens such as gluten, milk and mustard. The product also carries an Eco‑Score of E, reflecting the environmental impact of its plastic‑rich packaging and the processing steps involved.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal121 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this chicken tikka masala provides about 40% less sugar, 80% less salt and 30% fewer calories per 100 g, while offering roughly 20% more protein.

Ingredients

Poulet, sauce cuisinée aux épices et riz basmati : riz basmati cuit 35,3% (eau, riz basmati), poulet traité en salaison 26,6% (viande de poulet 25,8% origine UE, amidon, sel), eau, poivrons jaunes 5,3%, lentilles vertes cuites 3,5%, poivron rouge grillé pelé, _crème_ fraîche 3% (contient _lait_), double concentré de tomates 2,9%, oignons, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, lait de noix de coco en poudre [lait de noix de coco, maltodextrine de tapioca, caséinate de sodium (contient du _lait_)], épices et plantes aromatiques 0,9% (curcuma, coriandre, gingembre, paprika, cardamome, fenugrec, fenouil, oignon, _moutarde_, piment, poivre, girofle, ail), sel, huile de colza, extrait de malt d'_orge_, amidon de maïs, jus de citron concentré.

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