Why is Poulet Vindaloo et potatoes classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is actually in NOVA group 3, meaning it is processed rather than ultra‑processed; it does not list any additives (additives_n = 0), although it does contain sunflower and olive oils, spices, and a small amount of yogurt powder, which are considered natural ingredients rather than additives.

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

With 2.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the meal is lower than the typical frozen‑meal average and poses minimal impact on blood glucose, while its 0.47 g of salt per 100 g is far below the average 3.55 g, making it a relatively safe choice for people managing diabetes or high blood pressure.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The dish is not vegan because it contains chicken meat and skimmed yogurt powder, and it is not keto‑friendly due to 11 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. It may be acceptable for halal diets if the chicken is sourced according to Islamic guidelines, but no certification is provided. Gluten content is not declared, so it cannot be guaranteed gluten‑free.

Picard • 350g

Poulet Vindaloo et potatoes

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Poulet Vindaloo et potatoes is a ready‑to‑heat frozen one‑dish meal that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed product with moderate fat (5.5 g), protein (6.9 g) and low salt (0.47 g) per 100 g. The recipe includes dairy (skimmed yogurt powder) and mustard, which may trigger allergies, and it uses added oils and spices but no added sugars.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal124 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for frozen meals, this dish is lower in fat, sugar and salt, roughly on par with protein, and provides slightly more fiber.

Ingredients

Pomme de terre préfrite 34,9% (pomme de terre [origine: France] 33,4%, huile de tournesol), pulpe de tomate au jus 17,5% (tomate, jus de tomate), viande de poulet 16,1% (origine: France), oignon 11,4%, eau, huile de tournesol, coriandre, huile d'olive vierge extra, yaourt maigre en poudre (contient LAIT), ail, gingembre, purée de tomate double concentrée 0,8%, fond de volaille (viande de volaille (origine: UE), jus de volaille, graisse de volaille, carotte, sel, oignon, laurier, thym), sel, épices 0,6% (graine de MOUTARDE noire, cumin, fenugrec, coriandre, cardamome, curcuma, poivre, gingembre, cumin, piment de Cayenne, cannelle, clou de girofle, muscade, piment), fibre de lin. Peut contenir des traces de: crustacés, oeuf, poissons, soja, céleri, sésame, mollusques.

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