Why is Bâtonnets de poulet panés classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the product combines a processed chicken meat preparation with a breaded coating, added water, wheat‑derived proteins, and a gelling agent; the only listed additive is E407a (sodium alginate), a sea‑weed derived thickener, alongside the natural ingredients.

How does the sugar and salt content in Bâtonnets de poulet panés affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the sticks have a low impact on blood‑glucose levels, but the 0.9 g of salt per 100 g contributes a moderate amount of sodium (≈360 mg), which may be a concern for people managing hypertension and should be balanced with lower‑salt meals.

Is Bâtonnets de poulet panés suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or halal diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour, wheat gluten and other gluten‑containing ingredients, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets, it includes chicken meat and animal‑derived fat so it is not vegan or vegetarian, and its halal status is not declared, so consumers requiring halal certification should verify with the producer.

Picard • 400 g

Bâtonnets de poulet panés

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Product Insights

These frozen breaded chicken sticks are a ready‑to‑cook snack belonging to the Meat family in the French food classification. They deliver about 14.7 g of protein per 100 g, low sugar (1.2 g), moderate salt (0.9 g) and saturated fat (1.9 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of B, yet they are classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) because of the breaded coating, added water, wheat‑derived ingredients and the presence of the additive E407a (alginate). While they provide a convenient protein source, the product contains gluten, wheat proteins and an additive, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or additive‑sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal255 kcal

Fat14.3 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates16.8 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for its category, this product contains less sugar (1.2 g vs 2.15 g per 100 g), less saturated fat (1.9 g vs 4.21 g), and substantially less salt (0.9 g vs 3.21 g), while providing a high protein content of 14.7 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Préparation à base de viande de poulet [filet de poulet (origine : France*) 38,9%, viande de poulet (origine : France*) 9,7%, eau, peau de poulet 3,6%, protéines de blé (gluten), sel, huile de tournesol, gélifiant : algues Euchema transformées], panure 32% [chapelure (farine de blé (gluten), levure, sel, épices en poudre (curcuma, paprika)), eau, farine de blé (gluten), semoule de blé dur (gluten), amidon de blé (gluten), gluten de blé, sel], huile de tournesol.

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