Why is this product classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

It is classified as NOVA 3 because the beef is cooked and marinated, the noodles are pre‑cooked, and the sauce and vegetables are combined before being frozen, which involves multiple processing steps but no industrial formulations. The ingredient list shows no artificial additives; the product registers zero additives.

How does the sugar and salt content in this frozen beef and noodle meal affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The meal provides 3.3 g of sugar per 100 g, which is higher than the average for similar dishes and can raise blood glucose levels, so individuals with diabetes should monitor portion sizes. Its salt content is 0.88 g per 100 g, lower than the typical ready‑meal level, making it a relatively modest contributor to daily sodium intake for those managing hypertension.

Is the soy sauce and sesame present in this product a concern for individuals with soy or sesame allergies?

Yes. The recipe includes soy sauce, which contains soybeans, and added sesame seeds; both are declared allergens and can trigger reactions in people sensitive to soy or sesame. Such consumers should avoid this meal.

picard • 350 g

Bœuf mariné, nouilles sautées, sauce soja sésame

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

The product is a frozen ready‑to‑heat meal of marinated beef, wheat noodles, soy‑sesame sauce and mixed vegetables, produced by Picard in France. It belongs to the Meat group (PNNS), carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food, delivering 7.4 g protein, 2.4 g fiber and 31 % vegetables per 100 g while keeping saturated fat low at 0.8 g. The meal is relatively high in sugar (3.3 g/100 g), contains 0.88 g salt, and includes gluten, soy, sesame and honey, which may be problematic for people with related dietary restrictions or allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal95 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates8.9 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar ready‑meal categories, this product has more sugar (3.3 g vs 2.15 g), far less protein (7.4 g vs 19.9 g) and lower salt (0.88 g vs 3.21 g) per 100 g, while its saturated fat (0.8 g) is well below the average saturated fat of 4.21 g.

Ingredients

Nouille de _blé_ cuite 22,8% (farine de _blé_ (_gluten_), eau, sel, curcuma), viande de boeuf marinée cuite (viande de boeuf 17,8% (origine : France*), sauce _soja_ 2% (eau, graine de _soja_, _blé_ (_gluten_), sel, vinaigre d'alcool, alcool, sucre), huile de tournesol), eau, carotte 8,5%, poivron rouge 8,5%, mini-maïs 5,7%, pousse de haricot mungo 5,7%, pois croquant 4,3%, champignon noir 4,2%, sauce _soja_ 3,4% (eau, graine de _soja_, _blé_ (_gluten_), sel, vinaigre d'alcool, alcool, sucre), miel, oignon préfrit à l'huile de tournesol, graine de _sésame_ 1,1%, huile de tournesol, amidon de maïs, ail, basilic thaï, basilic citron, coriandre, gingembre. *Issue d'animaux nés, élevés, abattus et transformés en France.

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