Why is Chicken and Mushroom Cream Risotto classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The meal is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is a pre-cooked, frozen dish that has undergone manufacturing steps such as cooking, seasoning and packaging, but it does not contain added preservatives, colourings or sweeteners; the ingredient list shows only natural components and no listed E-numbers.

How does the salt content of this risotto affect a hypertensive or low-sodium diet?

With 0.67 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a moderate sodium amount that is well below the average for frozen meals, making it relatively suitable for a low-sodium diet, though individuals on strict sodium-restriction should still account for the total intake when combined with other foods.

Is the dairy (fresh cream and cheese) in this product a concern for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the recipe includes fresh cream and cheese, which contain milk proteins and lactose; these ingredients are declared allergens, so the product should be avoided by anyone with a milk allergy or significant lactose intolerance.

Marie • 900 g

Risotto au Poulet et Champignons à la crème

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Chicken and Mushroom Cream Risotto is a frozen ready-to-heat meal sold under the Marie brand in French supermarkets. It belongs to the Composite foods and One-dish meals categories (PNNS groups), carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in Nova group 3 (processed). At 100 g it provides about 5.3 g protein and 2.4 g saturated fat, with moderate salt (0.67 g) and low sugars (0.7 g), but its saturated-fat level and the presence of dairy allergens limit its overall nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal129 kcal

Fat4.9 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready-meal, this chicken-mushroom risotto has far lower sugar (0.7 g vs 3.6 g) and salt (0.67 g vs 3.55 g) and about 130 kcal per 100 g (vs ~175 kcal), but its saturated-fat (2.4 g) exceeds the typical 1.9 g and its protein (5.3 g) falls short of the average 7.2 g.

Ingredients

Riz cuit 45,6%, champignons 14,3%, poulet mariné et cuit 12% (viande de poulet origine France 11,7%, sel, sucre, jus de citron), eau, crème fraîche 9%, vin blanc 2,1%, échalotes 1,7%, fromage, amidon de maïs, ail, sel, jus concentré de champignon 0,3%, huile de tournesol, fond de volaille (viande et graisse de poulet, fécule de pommes de terre, sel, lait écrémé en poudre, épice et plante aromatique, extrait de carottes, extraits d'épice et de plantes aromatiques), huile de colza, persil 0,3%, poivre, paprika.

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