Why is Coq au vin classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish is rated NOVA 4 because it combines whole ingredients with several processed components such as wheat flour, malt extract, double‑concentrated tomato purée, natural flavourings, armagnac and roasted barley malt, which are prepared before inclusion; however, the label reports zero listed food additives.

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

With only 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is suitable for diabetic meal planning, but the 0.88 g of salt per 100 g, while lower than many prepared meals, can contribute to sodium intake and should be monitored by people with hypertension.

Is this product suitable for a gluten‑free diet?

No. The recipe includes wheat flour and is declared to contain gluten, so it is not compatible with a gluten‑free diet.

U • 400 g

Coq au vin boîte 1/2 400g

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Coq au vin in a 400 g metal can is a ready‑to‑heat French poultry dish classified as a composite one‑dish meal. It earns a Nutri‑Score of B and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 tier, reflecting the presence of processed ingredients such as wheat flour, malt extract and natural flavourings, while containing no added sugars and only modest salt (0.88 g per 100 g). Nutritionally it is low in fat, saturated fat and calories, provides 9 g of protein per 100 g, but its fiber content is below average and it may trigger gluten, malt or wheat allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal88 kcal

Fat2.7 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar prepared meals, this coq au vin contains far less sugar (0.5 g vs 3.57 g), less fat (2.7 g vs 5.94 g) and considerably lower salt (0.88 g vs 3.55 g), while offering higher protein (9 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Morceaux de cuisses de poulet non désossés (origine France) 25%, pommes de terre 22%, eau, carottes 7.5%, vin rouge 7.4%, viande de poulet (origine France) 7%, champignons de paris pasteurisés égouttés, oignons, farine de BLE, plantes aromatiques, sel, purée de tomates double concentrée, arômes naturels, armagnac, extrait de MALT d ORGE torréfié, poivre. Traces éventuelles de crustacés, poisson, soja, céleri, lait et moutarde

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