Why is Poulet à la crème torsades & champignons forestiers classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra-processed because the ingredients include pre-cooked pasta, cured chicken, cream, and several industrial additives; the label lists three additives: E331 (sodium citrate), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum).

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

With only 0.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a minimal impact on blood glucose, but the 0.7 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the wheat (gluten) in this product a problem for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Yes, the twisted pasta contains durum wheat semolina, which provides gluten; therefore the meal is not suitable for anyone requiring a gluten-free diet.

William Saurin • 280 g

Poulet à la crème torsades & champignons forestiers

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Product Insights

Poulet à la crème torsades & champignons forestiers is a ready-to-heat, one-dish meal that combines pre-cooked egg-based twisted pasta, cured chicken, cream and forest mushrooms. It carries a Nutri-Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product; per 100 g it provides 124 kcal, 5.6 g fat (2 g saturated), 7.8 g protein, 0.7 g sugar and 0.7 g salt, with added allergens such as eggs, gluten and milk. The meal is relatively low in sugar and salt compared with typical prepared dishes, but its saturated-fat level is slightly above the category average and it contains three food additives (E331, E412, E415).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat5.6 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared meal (3.57 g sugar, 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.55 g salt per 100 g), this product contains far less sugar and salt, similar total fat, and a modestly higher saturated‑fat level.

Ingredients

Pâtes torsades aux œufs précuites 35% (semoule de BLÉ dur, ŒUFS), viande de poulet traitée en salaison précuite 25% (viande de poulet, eau, acidifiant : citrate de sodium, sel), eau, CREME 4,7%, champignons forestiers 2%, champignons de Paris 2%, amidon, BEURRE, huile de colza, plantes aromatiques (dont échalotes), champignons noirs réhydratés 0,5%, arômes naturels (dont GLUTEN), protéines de LAIT, épaississants: gomme xanthane et gomme guar, jus de citron concentré, poivre noir. Viande origine: France. Traces éventuelles de soja et moutarde.

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