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

The product mixes many industrially processed components such as pre‑cooked rice, frozen seafood, cured chicken, chorizo, vegetable oils and a complex seasoning blend, and it includes additives like the colorants E100 (curcumin) and E160c (paprika extract) as well as flavor enhancers classified under E14xx, which together place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the salt content in Paella Royale affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the meal contributes a moderate amount of sodium; while lower than many processed dishes, regular consumption can add up and should be limited for people managing high blood pressure.

Is the shrimp in Paella Royale a concern for people with shellfish allergies?

Yes. The product contains 3.4 % peeled, cooked shrimp, which is a common shellfish allergen, and the label lists crustaceans among the declared allergens, so anyone allergic to shrimp or other crustaceans should avoid it.

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Product Insights

Paella Royale is a frozen, ready‑to‑heat one‑dish meal from France that combines cooked rice, a mix of seafood, chicken, Alaskan pollock, chorizo, peppers, peas and vegetable oil. Nutritionally it provides 109 kcal per 100 g, with low fat (2.5 g), low saturated fat (0.5 g), low sugars (1.1 g), modest fiber (1.1 g), decent protein (6.3 g) but a moderate salt level (0.8 g) and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. It earns a Nutri‑Score of B and contains no artificial flavors, yet it includes several allergens (crustaceans, fish, milk, molluscs, mustard) and additives such as E100, E14xx and E160c, so sensitive consumers should read the label carefully.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal109 kcal

Fat2.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar one‑dish meals, this paella has substantially lower fat (2.5 g vs 5.94 g), lower sugars (1.1 g vs 3.57 g), and similar protein (6.3 g vs 7.16 g) but its salt content (0.8 g) is still around a quarter of the category average (3.55 g).

Ingredients

Riz cuit 49,9% (eau, riz, sel), fruits de mer 10% [crevettes décortiquées cuites 3,4% (crevettes (_crustacé_), eau, sel), moules du Pacifique décoquillées cuites 3,3% (_mollusque_), anneaux de calamar 3,3% (_mollusque_)), poivrons rouges, verts et jaunes 7,3%, morceaux de filets de poulet rôti traité en salaison 7% (morceaux de filets de poulet 5,9%, eau, amidon de tapioca, dextrose, sel), eau, morceaux de filets de colin d'Alaska 4,8% (_poisson_ Theragra chalcogramma), petits pois 4,7%, oignons préfrits 4,7% [(oignons, huile végétale (contient tournesol et/ou colza)], chorizo 2% (viande de porc, gras de porc, piments, sel, dextrose, ail, origan, extrait d'épice, ferments), huile végétale (contient tournesol et/ou colza), fond de crustacés (maltodextrine, dextrose, sel, crevette (_crustacé_), tomate, saccharose, arômes naturels (dont crabe (_crustacé_)), _poisson_ en poudre, huile de tournesol, extrait de paprika, betterave rouge), assaisonnement aromatique [sel, épices et plantes aromatiques (poivre, paprika, ail, oignon, safran, raifort), sucre, colorants : extrait de paprika et curcumine, extraits d'épices, amidon modifié de manioc, maltodextrine, fécule de pomme de terre, lactose (_lait_), _poisson_ en poudre, arômes naturels], curcuma, huile d'olive vierge extra, arôme naturel d'ail. Peut contenir des traces de gluten, céleri, moutarde et sésame. Viande de porc origine France. Viande de poulet origine UE

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