Why is the Tajine au poulet pruneaux classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines many industrially processed components such as rehydrated couscous, refined oils, a thickening system, and flavor enhancers, which places it in NOVA group 4. The label lists two food‑grade additives: E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum), both used as stabilisers and thickeners.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 0.74 g of salt per 100 g, the meal contributes about 12 % of the recommended daily limit of 5 g. While lower than many convenience foods, it should still be counted toward total sodium intake for people managing blood pressure.

Is the wheat (gluten) present in the couscous a concern for individuals with gluten intolerance?

Yes. The couscous component contains durum wheat semolina, which provides gluten; the product therefore is not suitable for those with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

U • 300 g

Plat cuisiné Tajine au poulet pruneaux - 300g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This ready‑to‑heat chicken tajine with plums is a 300 g French‑style microwave meal, classified as a composite food and one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; its nutrition per 100 g shows moderate fat (5.4 g), low saturated fat (0.7 g), protein 8.1 g, sugar 2.5 g and salt 0.74 g, with added thickeners and two additives (E412, E415). The dish provides a decent source of protein and fiber but also contains gluten, added salt and sugar, and may not suit low‑salt or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Fat5.4 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this tajine contains less sugar (2.5 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.74 g vs 3.55 g), slightly less fat (5.4 g vs 5.94 g), and more protein per 100 g (8.1 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Semoule de couscous réhydratée 35% (eau, semoule de BLÉ dur, huile de colza, sel), poulet 25%, eau, pruneaux dénoyautés 3,3%, oignons 3%, huile de colza, carottes 2,6%, pois chiches 2,6%, concentré de tomates 1,9%, raisins secs 1,6% (raisins secs, huile végétale), vinaigre d'alcool, assaisonnement tajine (épices et plante aromatique, arômes naturels), fécule de manioc, sel, bouillon de volaille (sel, arômes naturels, graisse de poule, extrait de levure, épices et aromates), cumin, épaississants : gomme xanthane et gomme guar, sucre, poivre blanc, persil. fabriqué dans un atelier utilisant du poisson, de la moutarde et de l'oeuf

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