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

The product combines pre‑cooked rice, chicken, oils, thickeners and flavor enhancers that are not typical of minimally processed foods, placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; it lists the additives E330 (citric acid), E412 (guar gum), E415 (xanthan gum) and E579 (ferrous gluconate) among its ingredients.

How does the sugar and salt content of this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g, the dish is low in sugar and therefore generally suitable for diabetic meal planning, but its 0.82 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be considered by people managing hypertension, who may need to limit overall salt intake.

Is the sulfite presence in BARQUETTE Poulet basquaise et riz a concern for people with sulfite sensitivity?

Yes; the product contains sulfites (anhydrous sulfureous and sulfites above 10 mg/kg), which can trigger allergic reactions in sulfite‑sensitive individuals, so they should avoid this meal.

Claude Léger, Monique ranou • 300 g

BARQUETTE Poulet basquaise et riz

Composite Foods

Product Insights

BARQUETTE Poulet basquaise et riz is a French ready‑to‑heat meal that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing processed rice, chicken, added oils, thickeners and the additives E330, E412, E415 and E579, with moderate salt (0.82 g/100 g) and low sugar (1.6 g/100 g). While its calorie, fat, sugar and salt levels are lower than many comparable meals, the presence of sulfite allergens and several food additives means shoppers should weigh these drawbacks against the nutritional benefits.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal116 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this Basque chicken and rice dish contains considerably less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Riz blanc précuit 38% (riz blanc 19.2%, eau, huile de colza, sel), viande de poulet 25% (origine France), eau, poivrons rouges et verts 8%, oignons, tomates concassées 3.6% (tomates, jus de tomates, acidifiant : acide citrique), olives noires 3.3% (olives, sel, stabilisant : gluconate ferreux), concentré de tomates 2,8%, huile d'olive vierge extra, vin blanc, sel, sucre, ail, épaississants : gomme xanthane et gomme guar, jus de citron concentré, thym, poivre, piment 0.01%.

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