Why is Émincés de cuisse de poulet rôti Le Gaulois classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The chicken strips undergo roasting, cutting, and vacuum‑packing, steps that add industrial processing, and the formula includes potassium lactate (E326) as an acidifier and carrageenan (E407) as a gelling agent, both of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, a typical serving supplies about 45 % of the WHO’s recommended daily limit of 5 g, which can raise blood pressure and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the soy protein in this chicken product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes soy protein, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product; it also contains wheat dextrose, which adds a gluten risk for those with gluten sensitivity.

Le gaulois • 2 x 75 g

Émincés de cuisse de poulet rôti Le Gaulois

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Émincés de cuisse de poulet rôti Le Gaulois are roasted, skin‑less chicken thigh strips produced in France and sold in vacuum‑packed fresh packs of two × 75 g. The product belongs to the meat family (PNNS group Fish Meat Eggs), delivering 24 g of protein per 100 g with low sugar (0.9 g) and moderate fat (7.5 g), but it also contains 1.8 g of salt per 100 g, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and includes the additives potassium lactate (E326) and carrageenan (E407). Its Nutri‑Score is D, reflecting the relatively high salt level despite the favorable protein content, and the presence of soy and wheat allergens should be considered by sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal171 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates1.7 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar meat products, this chicken thigh strip contains about half the sugar (0.9 g vs 2.15 g), roughly 40 % less fat (7.5 g vs 12.38 g), about 43 % less saturated fat (1.8 g vs 4.21 g) and 44 % less salt (1.8 g vs 3.21 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Viande de cuisse de poulet origine France, eau, huile de tournesol, acidifiant : lactate de potassium, sel, protéines de SOJA, dextrose de blé, arômes naturels, gélifiant : carraghénanes, arôme naturel d'ail avec autres arômes naturels. 117 g de viande de cuisse de poulet mis en oeuvre pour 100 g de produit fini.

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