Why is Paella royale classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes multiple industrial ingredients such as the antioxidant sodium metabisulfite (E223), the preservative sodium nitrite (E250), and the antioxidant sodium ascorbate (E301), along with added dextrose, flavor extracts and colorants, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Paella royale affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the meal is low‑carbohydrate and unlikely to spike blood glucose, making it more diabetes‑friendly than many ready meals. Its salt content is 0.91 g per 100 g, which is moderate and lower than the average for similar dishes, but individuals on strict sodium‑restricted diets should still monitor portion sizes.

Is the shrimp in Paella royale a concern for shellfish allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes cooked shrimp, which is a known allergen for people with crustacean sensitivities, and the product is explicitly flagged for crustacean allergens, so it should be avoided by anyone with a shrimp or shellfish allergy.

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Paella royale

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Paella royale is a ready‑to‑eat, one‑dish composite meal that falls under the "Composite foods" and "One-dish meals" categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product containing several additives such as sodium metabisulfite, sodium nitrite and sodium ascorbate. Nutritionally, it offers a relatively high protein content (9.2 g per 100 g) and low sugar (0.5 g), but its fiber is below average and it includes shellfish allergens, which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal163 kcal

Fat7.6 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical paella averages, Paella royale provides more protein and far less sugar while its salt level is modest, though its fiber content falls short of the norm.

Ingredients

Hauts de cuisses de poulet (origine : France) 26%, eau, riz 16%, moules entières 6,7%, encornets géants 4,8%, poivrons rouges, crevettes cuites 3,8% (crevettes, sel, antioxydant : disulfites de sodium), petits pois, moules du Pacifique décoquillées 2,7%, chorizo 1,7% [viande et gras de porc origine France), sel, piment, dextrose, épices, extraits d'épices, plantes aromatiques, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, ferments, conservateur : nitrite de sodium), huile de colza infusée de homard, oignons, sel, ail, amidon de riz, curcuma, paprika, fibre de lin, denrée alimentaire colorante (concentré de paprika et carotte), concentré (carottes caramélisées et carotte), piment doux fumé, coriandre, denrée alimentaire colorante (huile de paprika), graisse de poulet, piment de Cayenne, fond de volaille (jus concentré de poulet, sel, jus concentré d'oignon), safran.

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