Why is Royal paella with small prawns and saffron classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is made from several pre-cooked and industrially processed components - cooked rice, marinated chicken, pre-cooked chorizo, pre-cooked prawns, mussels, squid and a seasoned tomato-oil sauce - which are combined, portioned and frozen; the product does not list any food additives (additives_n = 0) but it does contain natural ingredients such as salt, spices, lemon juice, colza oil and saffron that fulfill its flavor profile.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

The paella contains 0.79 g of salt per 100 g, roughly 16% of the daily recommended maximum of 5 g; a typical 250 g serving would provide about 2 g of salt, representing 40% of the limit, so people with high blood pressure should consume it only occasionally and balance it with low-salt foods.

Is the shrimp (prawns) in this product a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes - the recipe includes small cooked prawns and therefore is labeled with the crustacean allergen, making it unsuitable for anyone allergic to shellfish or molluscs.

Marie • 900 g

Paëlla royale aux petites gambas et au safran

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Royal paella with small prawns and saffron is a frozen, ready-to-heat one-dish meal classified as a Composite food/One-dish meal. It earns a Nutri-Score of B and sits in NOVA group 3, offering low sugar (1.2 g/100 g), modest salt (0.79 g/100 g) and moderate protein (5.4 g/100 g) with a low energy content of about 98 kcal per 100 g, but it is a multi-ingredient processed product that includes processed meats, added salt and natural flavorings, and it contains crustacean and mollusk allergens. While it provides a convenient source of protein and seafood, consumers should consider its processed nature and allergen content when choosing it.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal98 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared to the average ready-to-eat meal, this paella provides significantly less sugar (1.2 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.79 g vs 3.55 g) per 100 g, while its protein (5.4 g) is slightly below the sector average of 7.16 g and its energy (98 kcal) is less than half the typical 174 kcal.

Ingredients

Riz cuit 41,8% (eau, riz, curcuma), eau, poulet mariné et cuit 6,3% (viande de poulet origine France 6,2%, sel, sucre, jus de citron), petits pois, petites gambas cuites 4,4% (crevettes, eau, sel), chorizo précuit pelé 3,5% (viande de porc origine France, gras de porc, épices et plantes aromatiques, sel, arômes naturels), poivrons rouges, poivrons verts, oignons, calmars 3,1%, double concentré de tomates, moules décoquillées cuites 2,1%, tomates, huile de colza, sel, jus de citron, ail, extrait de langoustine, curcuma, extrait d'épice, safran.

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