Why is Poulet & jardinière de légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines pre‑cooked chicken in brine, multiple starches, acidifiers, flavorings and preservatives, all of which are typical of industrial processing; the only listed additive is E331 (sodium phosphate), used as a stabiliser and acidity regulator.

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

With 1.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and therefore generally acceptable for diabetes when portion‑controlled, but the 0.7 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and should be counted toward the daily limit for people managing hypertension.

Is Poulet & jardinière de légumes suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, it is not vegan because it contains chicken meat and fresh cream (milk). It is not keto‑friendly due to 7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. Halal status is not indicated on the label, so it cannot be confirmed. The formulation contains no wheat or barley ingredients, making it gluten‑free.

William Saurin • 280 g

Poulet & jardinière de légumes

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Product Insights

Poulet & jardinière de légumes is a ready-to-eat chicken and vegetable tray marketed in France, belonging to the meat‑based PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A, reflecting low fat (2 g), low sugars (1.3 g) and modest salt (0.7 g) per 100 g, but it is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The dish provides 5 g protein and 7 g carbohydrates, includes dairy (fresh cream) as an allergen, and contains the additive E331, so it is not suitable for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal69 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Sugars1.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for meals, this product contains markedly less fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt, but it delivers more carbohydrates and considerably less protein than the category norms.

Ingredients

Viande de poulet préparée en salaison précuite 21% (viande de poulet*, eau, acidifiant : citrate de sodium, amidon de mais cireux, sel), pommes de terre précuites*, carottes*, eau, petit pois*, courgettes*, amidon de mais cireux, oignons*, crème fraîche* (LAIT), thym*, sel, ciboulette*, arôme naturel d'ail, poivre en poudre* *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique.

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