Why is Paella au poulet et aux fruits de mer classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product includes processed components such as cooked chicken broth, pre‑cooked rice, chorizo, a thickening agent (xanthane gum), a colorant (curcumin), a preservative (sodium nitrite, E250) and an antioxidant (sodium ascorbate, E301), all of which contribute to its NOVA 4 status.

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

With 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the paella provides a moderate amount of sodium; consuming a standard serving can add a noticeable portion of the daily recommended limit, so people with high blood pressure should monitor portion size.

Is this paella suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

No, the paella contains wheat dextrose, which introduces gluten, and it includes animal ingredients such as chicken, chorizo, seafood, and dairy‑free additives, making it unsuitable for both gluten‑free and vegan diets.

Picard • 1kg

Paella au poulet et aux fruits de mer

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This ready‑to‑heat paella combines chicken, chorizo, rice and assorted seafood, placing it in the composite foods and one‑dish meals category. It earns a Nutri‑Score of B thanks to 7.6 g of protein and modest sugar (1 g) per 100 g, but the 0.8 g of salt and 4 g of fat give it a moderate rating for salt and fat, and its NOVA 4 classification marks it as ultra‑processed. The product contains several allergens (crustaceans, fish, molluscs, gluten) and additives such as E100, E164, E250, E301 and E415, which may be a concern for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal123 kcal

Fat4 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates14 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar meals, this paella is lower in sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and carbohydrates, while providing slightly more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, pilon de poulet cuit en bouillon 21% {piton de poulet** (France), bouillon (eau, sel, concentré de tomate, jus concentré d'oignon (jus concentré d'oignon, huile de tournesol), curcuma)], riz précuit 20,1% (riz, eau, sel), fruits de mer [moule du Pacifique entière cuite 4% (_mollusques_), anneaux de calmar (calmar 2,8% (_mollusques_), sel), crevette nordique entière cuite (crevette nordique (crustacés), sel)], poivrons rouge et vert 6,4%, dos de merlu blanc qualité sans arête* 4,8% (_poissons_), petit pois 2,4%, oignon, huile de colza, fumet de crabe vert [crabe vert (_crustacés_), huile de tournesol, eau, oignon, sel], concentré de tomate, chorizo 1,2% [viande et gras de porc (origine : UE), eau, sel, dextrose de blé, piment, épices et extraits d'épices, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium], sel, moule décortiquée du Pacifique 0,6% (_mollusques_), huile d'olive vierge extra, ail, épices et aromates, piment doux fumé de la Vera, épaississant : gomme xanthane, curcuma, colorant : curcumine, piment de Cayenne, safran. *Malgré tout le soin que nous apportons à la préparation de nos poissons sans arête, la présence exceptionnelle d'arête n'est jamais exclue. **lssu d'animaux nés, élevés, et abattus en France.

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