Why is BARQUETTE Chili con carne et riz classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal combines multiple pre‑cooked ingredients, uses modified corn starch, added sugars, flavourings and a thickening system, all of which require industrial processing steps; its label lists the additives E14xx (caramel colour) and E412 (guar gum) that are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 1.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the meal is well below the average sugar content of similar dishes and thus has a limited impact on blood glucose, but the 0.56 g of salt (about 15 % of the recommended daily limit per 100 g) can contribute to sodium intake and should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Is the presence of soy, gluten and celery in this chili a concern for people with specific food allergies?

Yes; the product contains soy (as part of the flavouring), gluten (from wheat flour) and celery (in the spice blend), so individuals allergic to any of these ingredients should avoid it.

Itineraire des saveurs • 300 g

BARQUETTE Chili con carne et riz

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The BARQUETTE Chili con carne et riz is a 300 g ready‑to‑heat French microwave meal that combines precooked beef, red beans, rice and vegetables in a plastic tray with a cardboard sleeve. It falls in the Composite foods / One‑dish meals category, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, offering low fat (2.6 g), low saturated fat (1 g) and low sugars (1.3 g) but a moderate salt level (0.56 g) per 100 g. The formulation includes allergens such as celery, gluten and soy, and contains additives E14xx (caramel colour) and E412 (guar gum), which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat2.6 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this chili‑con‑carne contains less fat (2.6 g vs 5.9 g) and saturated fat (1 g vs 1.9 g), markedly lower sugar (1.3 g vs 3.6 g), while its salt (0.56 g) is about one‑sixth of the sector average of 3.55 g.

Ingredients

Riz cuit 46% (eau, riz, huile de colza), viande bovine précuite 16% (origine : France), eau, haricots rouges réhydratés 8% (haricots rouges 4%, eau), concentré de tomates, poivrons 3%, oignons 1.5%, tomates 1.5%, épices et aromates (dont céleri), vinaigre d'alcool, sel, amidon modifié de maïs, arôme (contient du soja), sucre, farine de blé, huile de colza, épaississant : gomme guar.

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