Why is Poulet Yassa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Poulet Yassa is assigned to NOVA 3, but some databases record it as ultra‑processed; the classification stems from the inclusion of multiple processed components such as broth, mustard sauce, flavor extracts, and added starches, though no artificial preservatives or colorants are listed.

Is Poulet Yassa suitable for a gluten‑free diet given its ingredient list and possible cross‑contamination?

The ingredient list does not contain wheat, but the label notes possible traces of gluten, so the product cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free and may not be suitable for people with celiac disease or strict gluten avoidance.

Does the presence of mustard in Poulet Yassa pose a risk for people with mustard allergy?

Mustard is declared as an allergen and present at 0.2 % of the formulation, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this meal.

Picard • 350 g

Poulet Yassa

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a frozen ready‑to‑heat chicken Yassa meal, classified as a composite one‑dish meal within the “Composite foods” and “One‑dish meals” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A (score 0) and belongs to NOVA 3, indicating a processed but not ultra‑processed product, with relatively low sugars (1.1 g/100 g), modest saturated fat (0.7 g/100 g) and a decent protein content (8.7 g/100 g). However, it contains added salt (0.49 g/100 g), mustard as an allergen, and may have traces of gluten, crustaceans, egg, fish, soy, milk, nuts, celery, sesame and molluscs, and includes several flavor extracts and spices typical of processed dishes.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal130 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen meals, Poulet Yassa has substantially lower sugar, fat and salt while offering slightly higher protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Riz long cuit 34,9% (riz long 24,4%, eau), pilon de poulet cuit en bouillon 22,9% [pilon de poulet (origine: France*), bouillon (eau, sel, concentré de tomate, jus concentré d'oignon huile de tournesol, curcuma)], oignon blanc 13,8%, eau, huile de colza, gombo 4,6%, ail, fond de volaille (extrait et os de poulet, eau, sel, matière grasse de poulet, jus concentré d'oignon, carotte, oignon, ail, extraits de plantes aromatiques et épices, laurier, thym, girofle), sel, MOUTARDE 0,2% (eau, graine de MOUTARDE, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), jus concentré de citron 0,1%, poivron rouge déshydraté, amidon de maïs, amidon de riz, piment rouge, thym, laurier, jus concentré d'oignon, huile de tournesol, curcuma, piment de Cayenne. *Issue d'animaux nés, élevés, abattus et transformés en France. Peut contenir des traces de: gluten, crustacés, oeuf, poissons, soja, lait, fruits à coque, céleri, sésame, mollusques.

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