Why is Chicken and Basmati Rice with Curry sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is a pre‑cooked, microwave‑ready product that combines refined ingredients, flavorings and thickeners, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its label lists additives E100 (curcumin colour), E14xx (a preservative code), E160c (paprika extract), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With 0.62 g of salt per 100 g, a full 280 g package provides about 1.7 g of salt, roughly 30 % of the WHO’s recommended maximum of 5 g per day. While lower than many ready meals, it still contributes a notable amount of sodium and should be consumed in moderation by people managing hypertension.

Is the mustard used in the curry sauce a concern for individuals with mustard allergy?

Yes. Mustard is listed as an allergen in the curry component, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this product.

Itineraire des saveurs • 280 g

Poulet et riz Basmati - sauce curry

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Chicken and Basmati rice with curry sauce is a ready‑to‑heat meal belonging to the Fish Meat Eggs dietary family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with several additives and allergens such as celery, milk and mustard. While it offers low sugars, modest fat and saturated fat, and a decent protein amount, it is relatively high in salt and contains multiple food additives.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal129 kcal

Fat5.2 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal values, this chicken‑curry rice dish contains far less fat (3.6 g vs 12.4 g), saturated fat (1.1 g vs 4.2 g), sugars (0.5 g vs 2.2 g), salt (0.62 g vs 3.2 g) and calories (130 kcal vs 212 kcal), while delivering more carbohydrates (16.7 g vs 5.2 g) and considerably less protein (7.5 g vs 19.9 g).

Ingredients

Riz basmati précuit 33% (riz basmati, eau, sel, huile de colza), viande de poulet 30% (Origine : France), eau, crème fraîche (dont lait), courgettes 3%,carottes 3%, poivrons rouges, huile de colza, amidon modifié de maïs, curry 0,4%, bouillon de volaille (sel, arômes naturels, graisse de poule, extrait de levure, épices, aromates), sel, sucre, oignon déshydraté, épaississants : gomme xanthane - gomme guar, arôme naturel(dont céleri), colorants : curcumine - extrait de paprika. Peut contenir : blé, poissons, œufs, lait et moutarde.*Le riz et le curry sont non UE.

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