Why is Poulet et mini-Farfalles, Sauce aux 3 Fromages classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the dish is assembled from multiple industrially processed components - pre-cooked pasta, brined-roasted chicken, three cheese blends, cream, and refined oils - and then frozen as a ready-to-heat meal. The only additive listed is E1105, a flavoring/acid-regulating agent added to the cheese sauce to improve taste and stability.

How does the salt content in this product impact a hypertensive or low-sodium diet?

The product contains 0.55 g of salt per 100 g (approximately 1.65 g per the 300 g package), which is well below the WHO daily limit of 5 g but still contributes to total sodium intake; individuals on strict low-sodium regimens should count this portion toward their daily allowance.

Is Poulet et mini-Farfalles, Sauce aux 3 Fromages suitable for gluten-free, vegan, or lactose-intolerant diets?

No. The pasta provides wheat gluten, the three cheeses and cream supply dairy, and the lysozyme ingredient comes from egg, so the dish is neither gluten-free, vegan nor safe for those with lactose intolerance.

Picard • 300 g

Poulet et mini-Farfalles, Sauce aux 3 Fromages

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet et mini-Farfalles, Sauce aux 3 Fromages is a frozen, microwave-ready chicken and mini-farfalle pasta meal with a three-cheese sauce, classified in the Composite foods/One-dish meals family. It carries a Nutri-Score of C (score 3) and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting moderate protein (8.3 g per 100 g) and low sugar (1.5 g) but a notable saturated fat level (3.3 g) and the presence of additive E1105 together with allergens such as milk, gluten, egg and trace peanuts. Designed for quick preparation, the dish offers convenience and indulgent flavor while being an ultra-processed product with moderate overall nutrition.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal146 kcal

Fat5.3 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this dish provides lower sugar (1.5 g vs 3.57 g/100 g) and salt (0.55 g vs 3.55 g), higher protein (8.3 g vs 7.16 g), more saturated fat (3.3 g vs 1.94 g) and slightly less total energy (approximately 147 kcal vs 174 kcal).

Ingredients

Farfalle cuite cuisinée 45% (eau, pâte sèche 19,7% (origine UE) [semoule de _blé_ dur (_gluten_)], huile de tournesol, sel), eau, filet de poulet cuit rôti traité en salaison [filet de poulet 12% (origine: France), eau, sel, dextrose, amidon de tapioca], crème liquide (_lait_), Grana Padano AOP 3% (origine : Italie) (_lait_, sel, présure, lysozyme d'_œuf_), Gorgonzola AOP 3% (origine : Italie) (contient: _lait_), _lait_ écrémé en poudre, farine de riz, provolone 1% (origine : Italie) (contient: _lait_), sel, basilic, huile de tournesol, protéines de _lait_, poivre blanc. Produit élaboré dans un atelier qui utilise: arachide.

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