Why is Poulet au Curry et Noix de Coco classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish is assigned to NOVA 4 because it combines fresh chicken and vegetables with multiple industrially processed components such as refined corn starch, wheat flour, powdered coconut, skimmed milk powder, natural flavourings and salt, which are manufactured through extensive refining, heat treatment or extraction; although the label reports zero listed additives, the presence of these processed ingredients and flavourings makes the product ultra‑processed.

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

With only 2.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is well below the average sugar level for ready meals and poses minimal impact on blood glucose, but its 0.6 g of salt per 100 g, while lower than the typical 5 g average, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be managed by people monitoring blood pressure, especially when combined with additional salty foods.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes – the formulation includes light cream, coconut powder prepared with skimmed milk powder and a natural flavouring that contains milk, making the product unsuitable for anyone with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance.

WW,Weight Watchers • 300 g

Poulet🐔 au Curry et Noix de Coco 🥥

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Poulet au Curry et Noix de Coco is a 300 g ready‑to‑heat chicken curry with coconut, categorized in the “Fat and sauces” PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C (score 4) and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its blend of cooked chicken, rice, vegetables, coconut powder and several processed thickeners and flavourings. While the meal is low in sugar and overall fat and provides 6.3 g of protein per 100 g, it contains common allergens (milk, egg, wheat, celery) and a moderate sodium level of 0.6 g per 100 g, which may be a consideration for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal90 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this chicken curry with coconut contains far less sugar (2.5 g vs 10.95 g/100 g), markedly lower salt (0.6 g vs 5.02 g/100 g) and reduced saturated fat (1.6 g vs 2.14 g/100 g) while delivering 6.3 g of protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, riz cuit 22,3%, poulet traité en salaison 20% (viande de poulet origine UE ou hors UE 19,4%, amidon, sel), carottes 11,3%, poivrons rouges 6%, oignons, crème fraîche légère 3% (contient _lait_), noix de coco en poudre 2% (contient _lait_), champignons noirs réhydratés 1,5%, raisins secs 0,9% (dont huile de tournesol), amidon de maïs, sucre, farine de _blé_, épices curry 0,5%, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, huile de colza, sel, arôme naturel (contient _œuf_, _blé_, _céleri_), ail, jus de citron concentré, gingembre.

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