Why is Poulet sauce citron vert et coriandre, purée de patate douce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The meal is placed in NOVA group 4 because the chicken is brined, roasted and cooked before being combined with a sweet‑potato puree, dextrose, several starches, cream, butter and a lime‑coriander sauce, all of which undergo industrial processing; although no additives are listed on the label, the formulation includes processed ingredients such as dextrose, potato starch, corn starch and flavorings that meet the criteria for ultra‑processed foods.

Is the milk present in this product a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes – the product includes fresh cream, butter and skimmed milk powder, all of which contain dairy proteins, so it must be avoided by individuals with a milk allergy.

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

The dish provides 4.4 g of sugar per 100 g, which is slightly above the average for frozen meals and can cause a modest rise in blood glucose, so it should be consumed in limited portions by people with diabetes; its salt level of 0.49 g per 100 g is relatively low compared with many ready‑meals, making it a better but still non‑negligible option for those managing hypertension.

picard • 300 g e

Poulet sauce citron vert et coriandre, purée de patate douce

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet sauce citron vert et coriandre, purée de patate douce is a frozen ready‑to‑heat one‑dish meal classified under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, offering 5 g of protein and low sugar (4.4 g/100 g) but moderate fat and saturated fat together with 0.49 g of salt per 100 g. The product contains dairy (cream, butter, skimmed milk powder) and traces of gluten, making it unsuitable for those with milk or strict gluten allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat5.2 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready‑meal, this chicken‑and‑sweet‑potato dish provides about a third of the typical salt (0.49 g vs 3.55 g) and roughly 30 % fewer calories (≈114 kcal vs 175 kcal) per 100 g, while its sugar (4.4 g) and saturated fat (2.1 g) are slightly above the category averages of 3.57 g and 1.94 g respectively.

Ingredients

Patate douce 40,9%, eau, filet de poulet cuit rôti traité en salaison 15,3% [filet de poulet 12,2% (origine : UE), sel, dextrose, amidon de pomme de terre], pomme de terre déshydratée, _crème_ fraîche (_lait_), huile de tournesol, _beurre_ (_lait_), jus de citron vert 1,4%, _lait_ écrémé en poudre, oignon, huile d'olive vierge extra, amidon de maïs, vin blanc, oignon en poudre, sel, coriandre 0,1%, purée d'ail, mélange d'épices, feuille de lime en poudre

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